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RandoRemi
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 Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 4:55 pm Post subject: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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Hello everyone 
My 74 Super beetle came with factory/dealer installed DPD Aircon, of course im restoring some things and this doesn't work.
However just doing general things to the engine before dropping it, this bracket the compressor sits on is a pain! and i can not for the life of me figure out how it actually mounts in, the space you have to get to the mounting bolts are very very very slim.
I was wondering if any of you wizards on here had some more knowledge on this topic.
Thannks!
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Danpa
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:27 pm Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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Post some pics.
Dan
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RandoRemi
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 5:50 pm Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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| Danpa wrote: |
Post some pics.
Dan |
I'm away from the car at the moment. But here is the same system that I'm working with, only photo I could find of it 
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Beeble1
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 7:52 pm Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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Here’s a copy of an install Manual:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/vw_a_c_install/VW%20AC%20Beetle%20Custom%201972.php
The brackets mount to the #3 & #4 exhaust studs, and the engine case bolt behind the distributor. I have the same DPD system on my car, fully restored and functional.
Believe me, that compressor makes working on ANYTHING in the engine bay a complete pain in the butt.
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scrivyscriv
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Location: Memphis
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| Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2025 9:45 pm Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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Where are you located? I'm in the Memphis area, and could help if you're nearby.
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Cusser
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2025 7:31 am Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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| Beeble1 wrote: |
| The brackets mount to the #3 & #4 exhaust studs, and the engine case bolt behind the distributor. I have the same DPD system on my car, fully restored and functional. |
That's how the lower bracket attaches. There may also be a bracket/bar on the left side of the compressor.
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| Believe me, that compressor makes working on ANYTHING in the engine bay a complete pain in the butt. |
I used that system with my 1835cc DP engine with single Weber 40DCNF on its special intake manifold. I "invented" what's now called "Weber windows" back about mid-1970s because changing #3 and #4 spark plugs was so tough, and back then with leaded gasoline the plugs needed changing every 6000 miles.
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RandoRemi
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| Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:31 pm Post subject: Re: Factory/Dealer AC removal. |
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well darn. that explains a ton, for some reason i thought it was bolting to something different. i have to take the manifold out soon anyway. Thanks a ton! |
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Cusser
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