[Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question

Paul Nimz niks@dialnetwork.com
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 00:38:56 -0500


Yes it was a black plastic part at AutoZone.

Paul Nimz
'97 TR
'93 EG mtx


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 28, 2003 12:12 AM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question


> When I did my 60k I didn't replace any hoses.  Trimmed a few ends off
some.  Maybe it's time to replace a bunch.  Is the adapter you are talking
about a plastic or rubber part?  I'm assuming plastic coupler of some sort.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Kerry - '93 MTX
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Nimz [mailto:niks@dialnetwork.com]
> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 10:08 PM
> To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
>
> The one heater hose is 3/4" on one end and 5/8" on the other.  I think I
> just use 5/8" for that.  You can get a 5/8" x 3/4" adaptor at an autoparts
> store if you want.   FWIW I use bulk hose on all the V6 hoses except the
oil
> cooler U shaped one.  Here you could use hydraulic hose if it was readily
> available.
>
> Paul Nimz
> '97 TR
> '93 EG mtx
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
> To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:39 PM
> Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
>
>
> > Fine - make it that easy!  Now I'm embarrassed I asked (-:
> >
> > Kerry - '93 MTX
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Paul Nimz [mailto:niks@dialnetwork.com]
> > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:49 PM
> > To: Kerry Kinion; Shotimes@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
> >
> > I just used bulk hose.
> >
> > Paul Nimz
> > '97 TR
> > '93 EG mtx
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "Kerry Kinion" <kerry@kinionfurniture.com>
> > To: <Shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:19 PM
> > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
> >
> >
> > > I want to replace these 2 hoses because one of them is swollen and
> looking
> > weak.  Anybody have part #'s available for these??  NAPA/Autozone??
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > Kerry - '93 MTX
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Robert Bruce [mailto:rbruce@bellatlantic.net]
> > > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 4:26 AM
> > > To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
> > >
> > > It has to either be a leaking heater core or the hose clamps at the
> > firewall
> > > have loosened.  Try tightening the clamps first since that won't cost
> you
> > > anything to do.  Most likely that will be the fix.
> > >
> > > Robert Bruce
> > > 93 atx
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> > > [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Kerry Kinion
> > > Sent: Friday, September 26, 2003 2:49 AM
> > > To: Shotimes@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: [Shotimes] Yet another A/C Question
> > >
> > >
> > > Hey all,
> > >
> > > My '93 MTX just started stinking out the vents.  Kind of a sweet musty
> > > smell.
> > > Yes, I've been running the thing on Max A/C most of the summer.
> Recently
> > > replaced compressor clutch, pulley AND field coil.  I know this has
> > nothing
> > > to
> > > do with it - but just FYI.  According to records I have the heater
core
> > was
> > > replaced in '98 so I didn't think I'd have to worry about this and
still
> > > hope
> > > I don't have to deal with this one.
> > >
> > > Thoughts??
> > >
> > > Thanks!
> > >
> > > Kerry - '93 MTX 114k
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