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Originally posted by rdupre@houston.rr.com
Timing is everything in this world...
VW Trends magazine has been running a 3 month series on adding AC. The current issue on newstands covers mounting the compressor. They also talk about choosing the right compressor for your car. Evidently, some of the newer scroll compressors only rob about 1.5 HP and don't raise engine temperatures much.
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I agree, good series of articles. Shad Laws (author of the article) suggested to me that I should consider the Sanden unit for an upgrade to my exisiting system. I found a compressor rebuilder in CA that has significant inventory of every manufacturer at a reasonable price.
http://www.compressor-intl.com/compressor1.htm
If you do not possess welding/metal working skills, then you should probably try to obtain a OEM compressor bracket from a dismantler (PP). Although, it sounds as though a previous poster may have a spare bracket.
My biggest challenge was to obtain a "rare" OEM drive pulley. I tried PP, Parts Heaven, etc...I also contacted Performance Aire and ICE (Geez, don't bother, neither was of any help). I ultimately fabricated an alternate pulley design that is more simple than the "3-arm" Pulley/bracket. Internal ambient temp 46 degrees in 95+ degree weather using the old York w/R12...
Good Luck,
Bob