[Shotimes] More A/C questions!

[sho2go]

I'm in pretty much the same place, Steve.  One thing I've learned, if you go
with a new compressor, best to include the accumulator as well.  Just figure
it as part of the cost.  At any rate, R12 is easily available in Tijuana, if
anyone is interested.  ;-)  Not sure but I think it can be UPS shipped, in
the small cans.  I go down there once in a while for different things.  I
won't be changing mine over for awhile.
Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Tatro" <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net>
To: "'Paul L Fisher'" <sho@paul-fisher.com>
Cc: "'SHOTimes'" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 12:28 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] More A/C questions!


> You think the cost of the R-12 is worth it?  It will cost a bundle, no?
>
> I figured I could get a conversion kit with new rings, the R134a, and the
> fittings and be somewhat happy.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve Tatro
> Red/Black '93 with 170k miles
> Cincinnati, Ohio
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul L Fisher [mailto:sho@paul-fisher.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 2:48 PM
> To: stevetatro@att.net; Steve Tatro
> Cc: 'SHOTimes'
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] More A/C questions!
>
>
> You already mentioned less efficient. It is WAY less efficient. Also,
there
> are
> official Ford kits out there to convert to R134a. Don't just go to
Autozone
> and
> get their $19.95 kit.
>
> If it is just your compressor that is toast, redo it with R12.
> -- 
>
> Paul L Fisher
> '93 Ford Taurus SHO Crimson Clearcoat ATX 177K Build date 11/18/1992
> - K&N Panel filter, Tokico Struts, Eibach Springs, Dynomax cat-back,
Holley
> 190lph fuel pump, FPS rebuilt ATX, 26mm rear sway bar, Performance-Plus
> Stainless Steel Y-pipe, Delrin sub-frame bushings, Amsoil Series 2000
0W-30
> oil, Amsoil Synthetic ATF.
>
> SHO Club member http://www.shoclub.com/
> Check out my web site http://www.paul-fisher.com/
> Amsoil dealer http://www.paul-fisher.com/oil.htm
>
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>
>
> Quoting Steve Tatro <stevetatro_shotimes@att.net>:
>
> > Okay, here's my plan.
> >
> > Since my SHO is officially an old piece of garbage, and it's trade-in
> > value (based on KBB, Edmunds, etc.) is now under $1000, I want to fix
> > my a/c compressor as cheaply as possible.
> >
> > So, I'm going to have the old R-12 evacuated, remove/replace the
> > compressor and clutch, convert the fittings to the new R-134a style,
> > and refill the system.
> >
> > Can anybody give me a reason NOT to do this?  I know the system can't
> > be as efficient, but I'm not about to dump $1500 into it.  Sorry if
> > you don't like me now ;^)
> >
> > Is there any possible damage this can cause?  I have friend who's
> > taking hands-on car shop classes, and when they needed to replace the
> > compressor on an old S-10, this is exactly what they did.  I'm not
> > saying it's the best way, but will it work and not cause any further
> > damage?
> >
> > Thanks as always,
> >
> > Steve Tatro
> > Red/Black '93 with 170k miles
> > Cincinnati, Ohio
> >
> > P.S.  PFish, does your air work?  If so, it may be cost-effective for
> > me to just buy your car.  I'd probably forget which one is which
> > though ;^) _______________________________________________
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