Re: Getting the rocco on a diet! Help!

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In a message dated 97-04-17 16:59:20 EDT, vwfrank@mail.geocities.com
(Francois St-Amand) writes:

<< 
 Should I just remove the compressor and the condensor?  I've been 
 told that it gives a slightly better performance and better fuel 
 economy (since this equipement is over 50 pounds).  Should I?  I 
 guess the car is worth a little more since it has A/C, but heck it's 
 not working!  I don't really care if I have it or not, I got a 
 sunroof! :)
  >>

I think you'd be surprised if you actually weighed the system components.
50lbs would be tough to find in A/C stuff. The only real weight is the
compressor. The other stuff is fairly light.

Todd
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Date: 97-04-17 16:59:20 EDT

Hi everybody,

I have a '85 and it has A/C, but unfortuntally it's dead.  I don't 
have a clue what is wrong with it.

Should I just remove the compressor and the condensor?  I've been 
told that it gives a slightly better performance and better fuel 
economy (since this equipement is over 50 pounds).  Should I?  I 
guess the car is worth a little more since it has A/C, but heck it's 
not working!  I don't really care if I have it or not, I got a 
sunroof! :)

If so, does the alternator go directly on the block?  Do I need to 
change the V belt? 

Also, is there something else I should just take out that is heavy or 
unnecessary? Like the back bumper?

Thanks,

Frank
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