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  • compressor

    Mark C · Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:37:27 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    I've read comments that favor sanden compressors, a wobble type compressor... What type of compressor was in the 1991 carat.... I've had...

  • Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??

    Roger Sisler · Tue, 20 May 2008 11:32:46 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    A remanufactured compressor consists of this: New front shaft seal, new magnetic clutch/pulley, new rear valve plate, new oil, new paint. Thats it...

  • Re: leaky AC compressor

    · Wed, 11 Jun 1997 22:00:31 -0400 (EDT) · Mailing-list archive

    In a message dated 97-06-11 00:59:14 EDT, mcleans@earthlink.net (Ed McLean) writes: << My AC compressor (Sanden 508) >> BTW, what...

  • Re: Ear-piercong A/C compressor

    Joshua Van Tol · Mon, 17 May 1999 20:39:50 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    >a) My '91 A/C compressor makes a somewhat ear-piercing whistle noise when >it kickes in. My mechanic thinks it's not worth...

  • Re: Mocal sandwich plate plus oil cooler equals overcooling

    Robert Fisher · Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:04:12 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    --snip-- > out the compressor tomorrow and have a look anyway. " "compressor" ??? what compressor ? oh I get it.......move the AC compressor out of the...

  • Vanagon A/C compressor on a Jetta engine

    Gilles H Turmel · Mon, 14 Oct 2002 16:45:48 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Hi, Has anyone used a Vanagon A/C compressor with a Jetta 2.0L engine? Is it possible to swap the electric clutch from...

  • Re: rebuilding a/c compressor??

    Roger Sisler · Wed, 21 May 2008 10:56:59 -0400 · Mailing-list archive

    Yes, if the compressor is removed, just dump the old oil out, but I think most of these compressors are installed and pressurized. It...

  • 90 Vanagon A/C Compressor ID ?s

    Mark B. Magee · Mon, 22 May 2000 20:16:08 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    Volks, Looks like I may need an A/C compressor for my 90 Carat. Bus Depot lists 2 compressors and I can find NO...

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  • Compressor

    A device that compresses air for use in painting and other applications

  • Sankyo 508 compressor

    A type of air conditioning compressor developed by Sankyo

  • Ring compressor

    A tool used to compress piston rings for installation

  • Compressor ring

    A ring that seals the compression chamber in an engine.

  • Spring compressor

    A tool used to compress springs, making it easier to replace shocks

  • Supercharger

    Mechanically driven compressor that increases engine charge pressure

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