[Shotimes] More A/C questions!

[Carl Prochilo]

When I had the 3.2L transplant done to my 92, Don D. needed to take care
to insure that the A/C system didn't get contaminated when it got
disconnected.  I do recall that it cost about $100 to refill.
In fairness to Steve, he does need to take into account the cost
associated with replacing any of the supporting components that may have
been contaminated by the failed compressor.  Otherwise he may end up
having to do the job again.  Personally I wouldn't take any shortcuts on
this job.
As for it not being hot anymore, I'd still want the A/C working in the
winter time to keep the windshield clear from humidity.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson - 201K

> Just get the R12, it isn't THAT bad.....maybe $100 max for a total fill.
>
> Ron Porter
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Steve Tatro
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2003 3:29 PM
> To: 'Paul L Fisher'
> Cc: 'SHOTimes'
> 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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