A/C, O-ring size ? Type 44

[Dave Hord]

Probably...

But those are one of the items that are probably actually cheaper, not to
mention easier, to pro-cure at the dealer.  They fit...and hey! They're purple
in colour!!

-Dave
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Quoting David Conner <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>:

> Thanks!
>
> One thing I noticed about the O-ring sizes that are listed in Bentley is
> that they are shown to the tenth of a millimeter.  It appears these are
> fractional inch sizes that were converted to metric.  Also, I understand
> the preferred material for these O-rings is neoprene... so they would
> mostly be available at local hardware or plumbing supply stores.
> -----------
> Dave C.
>
>
>
> At 03:20 PM 1/22/2003 -0500, you wrote:
> >Go to the dealer.
> >
> >As I remember, from back in my VAG dealership days, there are about 5 or 6
> >different o-ring sizes for A/C in the entire VW lineup.
> >
> >If the dealer can't figure out what you need, offer to buy for of each
> under
> >the expectation that the ones you don't need will be returned.
> >
> >We used to do it all the time.
> >
> >-Dave
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> >89 90q  300km+ Rally Conversion...
> >Roll cage shots available at:
> >http://home.the-wire.com/~spokes/rollcage/page1.htm
> >
> >
> >Quoting David Conner <conner at cfm.Ohio-State.edu>:
> >
> >> Can anyone tell me the correct size O-rings?
> >>
> >> This is re: four O-rings between the Nippondenso A/C compressor and
> >> manifold ... the block shaped thing attached to the side of the
> compressor.
> >>  These don't seem to be shown anywhere ... not on the parts fiche (FA),
> and
> >> not in Bentley.  I'd like to have the right ones on hand before taking
> this
> >> thing apart.
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> >> Dave C.
> >>
> >
> >
>