QUOTE(DRPHIL914 @ Aug 5 2020, 09:12 AM)
QUOTE(ClayPerrine @ Aug 3 2020, 05:10 PM)
QUOTE(Jim C @ Aug 3 2020, 03:59 PM)
Is there a modern replacement for the dealer installed VPC a/c compressor? I have seen complete kits with a Sanden compressor, but is there just a "bolt in" compressor available? I'd like to get the original dealer installed set up working again if at all possible and the compressor for sure is not working.
ICE AC makes a compressor mount for the Type IV VW.
iceautoair.com
I have used their compressor kit on Betty's car for years. It uses a small rotary compressor, and a v-rib belt. Look under the VW Bus stuff to find it.
They don't list the compressor kit separately on the website, but if you call them, they will sell the compressor and mount kit separately.
Clay
@ClayPerrine clay,
i am getting serious but putting together the parts list etc to get a total cost for this project, so i was wondering since you have done this before maybe you could share with us a general partial or close to complete parts list of what would be needed.
My car has never had AC, and i had been waiting for someone to come up with a solution to replace the stock front air box or modify one in a way to use that location so as not to have to add the under-the-dash unit. I know someone has that center console unit and while that could be an option for the air distribution i still want to work out a way to keep my current center console and not move gauges, but use the existing ducts/air outlets.
-tired of not driving my car for 5 months of the year due to being too hot and humid!
Phil
Phil,
The best AC Evaporator I have seen for a 914 is from Larry.Hubby.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...;p=2530141&It replaces the fresh air blower, and from what I read, it works great. Downside is you have to build it yourself. I plan on building it for my 4.0L car.
Using the stock DPD or VPC parts (condenser)is using 50 year old tech. There are so many better components out there that can be adapted to a 914 that are more efficient.
The compressor mounts for the /4 I posted are the best I have found so far. I actually like the compressor mount that mounts on top of the motor better, but I don't think it is a kit.
Basically, if you want AC for your 914, and don't want to use the under dash unit, then you have to make it yourself.
Clay