[Shotimes] AC questions, part 2

[Tim Dahm]

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Yes, convert to R134A if replacing those items. The Taurus converts well
with those new items.  You will also need a new expansion device (liquid
line)
http://store.ackits.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=AMA&Product_Code=61802MD
it is cheap and is probably one of the lines that has been cut.
In addition you will need to flush all remaining components with laquer
thinner (evaporator, any remaining lines)
replace all orings with the green style, and obtain the correct refrigerant
oil for R134a. The  system should be good
for many years with this procedure.

Tim

> 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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