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Posted by: dagdal1967 Jun 30 2003, 05:55 PM

Hey..

Well, I've managed to track down a full DPD kit with all the bells and whistles, but am missing the full factory installation guide.

It is doubtful that I'm going to be installing this all by my self, and I don't know the first thing about A/C systems, so I really want to be able to read up on the install prior to either 1) asking for help or 2) Handing it over to someone to do for/with me.

I remember reading somewhere that there are PDF versions of the installation guide floating about somewhere? Is this true?

Does anyone have one that they would share/sell/lend/copy?

Thanks in advance!!!

Doug

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jun 30 2003, 06:38 PM

If someone doesn't have the PDF version I have an old but somewhat usable copy o fthe installation manual.

I'll copy it and send it to you if no .PDF shows up.

If you have any Q's on the DPD A/C system or any A/C q's in general please ask.

I will be installing A/C after the summer and have some mods to the dealer installation I can share with you.

I am almost through with the parts list for my install.

If you can swing it get a sanden compressor, it beats the York hands down..

Cheers
Kerry

Posted by: MarkV Jun 30 2003, 08:12 PM

I have the .pdf install manual for both types. I can send them to you tomorrow from the office. They are kinda big and I am on dial-up @ home.

Posted by: Jeff Bowlsby Jul 1 2003, 12:00 AM

Me too please Mark?

bowlsby@aol.com

Posted by: MarkV Jul 1 2003, 12:14 AM

We should put them on the 914.com download site. The DPD file is 704k & the VPC file is 3.03mb. I will send them.

Posted by: Lawrence914-6 Jul 1 2003, 06:37 AM

Mark,

Please contact me off-list. I can get them put up on the downloads page.

-Rusty

Posted by: dagdal1967 Jul 1 2003, 07:21 AM

I'll go with Lawrence on this one.. It would be great to have them available on the download site. That way anyone can get them and we can have them for reference whereve we need them.

Kerry, Thanks... I'll contact you when I get ready to start installing and I'll hope to learn from your head start on me.

Doug

Posted by: MarkV Jul 1 2003, 12:05 PM

Thanks to Rusty they are now available for download.

http://www.914world.com/downloads/914_AC_Info/

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jul 1 2003, 12:19 PM

Yep..that's the same copy I have.

The sketches are not usefull but the text helps alot. I can send some photo's of my installation and of the misc. A/C related photo's I have.

Who do I send them to to get them put on the site, Lawrence?

I'll attempt to orginize what I have to "zip-up" and send.

Posted by: MarkV Jul 1 2003, 12:33 PM

Kerry, The DPD is the same as the lousy hard copy I sent to you.

Take a look at the VPC Manual, it has lots of clear photos & is a very good resource.

Posted by: maf914 Jul 1 2003, 02:47 PM

Rusty, Lawrence, Kerry, Mark,

Thanks to all for getting the manuals posted. These are a help to anyone trying to get a system planned and installed.

Man, the DPD is a sorry manual. No wonder so many dealer installations were hack jobs.

Mike

Posted by: Uncle Richy Jul 1 2003, 03:59 PM

Good work fellas. I have A/C too.

How do I know which one I have, DPD or APC?

TIA

Posted by: Kerrys914 Jul 1 2003, 06:33 PM

To tell the difference.. IIRC

The easiest way is to look at the interior unit. If the fan is somewhat centered on the unit it is the DPD. If the fan is more on the passanger side you have the VPC.

Some guys are mix-matching parts, taking the best features from each type.

The condenser cover on the DPD is a big cone shaped piece that supports the spare tire up front. The VPC has a flat condenser housing with a support bar for teh spare.

Cheers
I have the DPD system on the floor of my shed, just need time.
Kerry

Posted by: dagdal1967 Jul 2 2003, 06:40 AM

Thanks for getting this up there.. It will make things much easier!

Once again proving that this group is really helpful and friendly!

Thanks to all!

Doug

Posted by: rhodyguy Jul 2 2003, 06:45 AM

it's going to be COOL! get it?

kevin

Posted by: kevinseven Jul 2 2003, 09:17 AM

Has anyone installed a modern system in their 914? I found lots of interesting hot rod kits at a place called http://www.vintageair.com . Looks like you can get everything new except the compressor bracket/pulley of course. I called them and they had no experience with Porsches or even Bugs which kind of surprised me. You'd think with all the Bug people out there, somebody would have done this. Anyway, they said things were pretty universial and the kits were nice and complete but hat they would need to know how long to cut the hoses.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Jul 2 2003, 09:21 AM

well, they dont have a 914 specific kit, but they have a 'universal'http://www.vintageair.com/Universalapps2.asp