Re: Removing A/C

["Daniel Brideau" <dan@hobbyetc.com>]

I'm fairly certain the compressor doesn't spin unless the AC is on.  The pulley
has an electric clutch that disengages to save fuel and what-not.

Dan Brideau



----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken" <mcfly67@qwest.net>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2001 7:40 PM
Subject: Removing A/C


> Hey list,
> I know that removing A/C has been addressed before here in the past and
> there are 1 or 2 web site tech procedures on it but here is a different
> twist:
> I am putting in a 1.8 16v into my MK1 and I am looking to simplify the
> process as much as possible.  I am leaning toward NOT keeping the A/C for
> this reason, but a bracket/pulley/belt mod would be needed.  How about if I
> could leave the A/C compressor in but not have it do anything other than
> being nothing more than a kind of idler pulley. i.e. no
> hoses/condenser/freon and the bit of plumbing that goes through the firewall
> and in the interior.  Any twist on this theory is what I am asking about.
> would the compressor sans freon lack the nec. lubrication inside and burn up
> in a day? This angle has not been discussed before that I am aware of.  Any
> opinions on this hair-brained idea would help.   The intent would be
> avoiding the bracket mod nec when not installing the a/c comp. I still have
> available the stock 1.6 non a/c engine, and I will be comparing shaft
> lengths of its alternator and possibly there is a hybrid type setup or
> combination there.
>  Well you know what I mean...
> Ken
> '79 Scirocco (soon to be 1.8 16v)
> "mcfly"
>
>
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