[Shotimes] AC questions, part 2

[van Oss]

Okay, it's the condenser that's missing --- the "radiator" that goes in
front of the real radiator.  One of the previous owners amputated the
refrigerant lines and removed the condenser, it seems.  One of the cuts is
in a soft line running along the right inner fender, the other is in a metal
line near where it would have gone into the condenser.

Rebuilding the AC was not in my plans, but I'll try to look at it as a
chance to learn.  Thanks Tim for the tips -- looks like ackits.com is a good
source.

If I have to replace the condenser, accumulator, and compressor, should I
just go ahead and make it an R134 system?   The car is a 93 but if I buy
parts slated for a 95, the 95 parts would be designed for R134, yes?

VO


----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Dahm" <timd@chartermi.net>
To: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
Cc: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 3:11 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] AC questions


It is most likely R12.  Are you sure it is the evap that is missing?
http://store.ackits.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AMA&Pr
oduct_Code=50131MD
this is the same job as replacing the heater core :-(. Perhaps you mean
the condensor is missing?
Condensor here:

http://store.ackits.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AMA&Pr
oduct_Code=100073MD
Evap next to heater core, condensor in front of radiator.

Tim

van Oss wrote:

>I'm asking for your help with an errand of mercy.  Please bear with me for
a
>moment.
>
>I recently picked up a 93 LX wagon for parts.  (It came with some SHO
parts,
>including a Cincy hood.  Worth the price right there.)
>
>At my wife's behest, we are now fixing it up for my wife's sister and her
>husband.  They both work for low pay, and their twin boys are autistic.  So
>when it comes to cars they need help.  My wife and I have agreed that we
>will give them this wagon free and clear.  We want to turn it over to them
>in reliable condition in the hope that it will last them 2 or 3 years.  Car
>has 80K.  Assorted issues, most I know how to contend with.
>
>My sister-in-law is asthmatic and suffers allergies, so AC is important for
>her.  I just discovered the car does not contain an AC evaporator.  The
>compressor and other bits are still in place.  Lord knows that the
condition
>of the system overall is.
>
>I cannot afford 3 or 4 figures to have somebody else put in a new AC
system.
>What are my options?  I see compressors on eBay all the time.  Where could
I
>get an evaporator?
>
>Just wondering, would a 93 be an R-12 or a R-134 system?  I suppose we'd be
>wise to go 134 if we're putting in a bunch of new parts?
>
>Any AC experts on the list near Minneapolis or St. Paul?
>
>Please don't waste time telling me to scrap the whole car.  I know about
>that, but for various reasons, that's not an option.  Worst case, they'll
>take the car without AC and it will be used mostly by my brother-in-law.
>
>Joseph van Oss
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