A/C Help Needed

[brian_wagner at sbcglobal.net (Brian Wagner)]

For the solvent you can go to any parts store and ask for it "AC system
cleaning solvent please"

To flush pour in the solvent and let it sit for 10 minutes the force air
through the system at no more than 30 psi. The compressor is better to
remove and drain teh oil and flush.

Just get another compressor.

Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brad Sterling" <bgsterling@earthlink.net>
To: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 11:04 AM
Subject: A/C Help Needed


> Hi all,
>
> I'm having problems with the A/C on my '86 16v.  I took it to a shop to
> evacuate the system, so I could replace the dryer and refill it.  It turns
> out the low pressure side hose at the compressor was disconnected.  By my
> best guess, it's probably been like that for anywhere from 1 month to 1
1/2
> years.  The guy at the shop said that I'll need to clean out the system by
> running solvents through the compressor and hoses to clean out the dirt
> which will otherwise clog the system.  He also pointed out that there was
> oil all around the compressor, probably due to a bad front compressor
seal.
> So here are my questions:
>
> *  What type of solvent do I need to use to flush the system?
> *  How do I go about flushing the hoses (air compressor?)?
> *  Can the seal on the compressor be replaced or do I need a new
compressor?
>
> I know some of you would suggest dumping the A/C altogether.  But while
I'd
> like to lose the weight and parasitic drag, I need the A/C for defogging
in
> the Spring and Fall.  Any how-to's or BTDT's would be appreciated.  TIA.
>
> - Brad
> '86.5 Volkswagen Scirocco 16v
>
>
>
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