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Old 05-10-2024, 02:19 PM   #1
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86 A/C parts.

It's been a while since I have been able to work on my truck.
Looks like i will have some time this summer.
I'm looking at the A/C system and doing inventory of what I will need.
Before the truck was taken apart the ac worked but leaked.
What is the best rout to take?
A new compressor or reseal my original?
New hoses or have new rubber put on mine?
I will have to check and see if my condenser is still good(no leaks).
If not is there a brand that is better than the others?
Same thing with compressors is there a preferred brand?
With the crap quality of parts these days I don't know what to trust.
Sorry about all the questions.
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Old 05-10-2024, 04:27 PM   #2
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Re: 86 A/C parts.

Are you trying to stay original (R4 compressor)? I just went through 3 new (but overseas) 4Seasons units, each time flushing and replacing accumulator and orifice.

After the last one, that made it a week before exploding, and filling the system with black death, I went with a Sanden 508, Alan Grove bracketry, and made hoses, ran a new condenser/accumulator/orifice tube. It now runs quiet, I can't even tell when it cycles, and blows at 32 degrees through the center vent. Oh, I ran pag100 oil with Ice as well....
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Old 05-11-2024, 06:24 AM   #3
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Re: 86 A/C parts.

I was hoping to.
I would like to stay with r12 also.
I see acdelco compressors different places are they relabeled china stuff?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...6628&jsn=15202

I also thought about using one of the earlier A6 compressors.
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