turbomoose Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I just finished replacing the AC compressor, Accumulator, and expansion valve in my sisters Turbo Beetle. I thought it was going to be a bear to do, but it was actually pretty easy! Here's the pics and a video of how a compressor looks when the valve body is removed. She said it was working perfectly before she got to a friends house, then on her way home it just gradually got warmer and warmer till it was blowing outside air. Took it in after all that was done for a system vacuum, 45min leak test and refill, wow it's nice and cold now. I forgot how much pep this little thing had. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithwicks Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 so my sister leaves for Sweden at the end of this week...but she says she wont be able to visit Gothenburg... I just finished replacing the AC compressor, Accumulator, and expansion valve in my sisters Turbo Beetle. I thought it was going to be a bear to do, but it was actually pretty easy! Here's the pics and a video of how a compressor looks when the valve body is removed. She said it was working perfectly before she got to a friends house, then on her way home it just gradually got warmer and warmer till it was blowing outside air. easier than on our cars? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 IDK about our cars. I haven't had any AC problems yet. The P.O. had the evaporator and compressor replaced before I got it, so I hope that lasts for a while. But I've looked at some write ups for re-shimming the clutch, and it looks like hell to get the compressor out. I'm about to help a neighbor with his '97 GLT wagon sometime next month. We're going to replace the timing belt, WP and tensioners, cam seals AND the valve stem seals in a way the Volvo dealer replaced mine. Without removing the head. Ill make sure to make a write up. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhiteguy1 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh man, if that's all that it took to keep 'em out, I'd switch to windows too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikS Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Is it E-lie-es Or El-e-es? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 easier than on our cars? OMG YES Remove PS Pump Remove Alternator Remove Fan shrowd and top intercooler line and wireharness of front of engine Remove AC compressor now make sure not to strip any of the 100bolts you to remove and those freaking stupid ass hexhead bolts that volvo uses on the ac compressor lines .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 OMG YES Remove PS Pump Remove Alternator Remove Fan shrowd and top intercooler line and wireharness of front of engine Remove AC compressor now make sure not to strip any of the 100bolts you to remove and those freaking stupid ALL GLORY TO THE HYPNOTOAD hexhead bolts that volvo uses on the ac compressor lines .. That's pretty much what I had to do with the beetle. But I also to mess with her lower engine splash guard thing, one screw didn't want to come out, and it was in the worse place to get at. And all the AC lines had hex bolts, which I like MUCH more than regular bolts. Good tools always get the job done well. Id still rather have the Volvo. Her oil filter is in the worse place ever. EVERY time I change the filter, the hoses that VW placed all around and under the filter get soaked, and make the oil splash all over. And her CEL is constantly on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilled man Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 or thought about it . Just drop the front engine subframe and get to the ac compressor that way. probally be easier I would guess ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Ha! Probably! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh man, if that's all that it took to keep 'em out, I'd switch to windows too. HAHAHA what ever happened to that kid? 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbomoose Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Oh I'm sure he's around, living off tax dollars, going to public schools, or living the high life cause of some law suit against some govt. agency. Isn't that always how things seem to work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 VII 7 Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 that sucks well I am working from home today... ceremony at work killed all the parking spots at the base 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonutsDemise Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 http://forums.invisionpower.com/index for a second i didn't know what was going on or how i got there :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khax Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 :lol: yeah dude i have been in the same situation with the old layout. freaks you out for a second. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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