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Still Green but learning
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Central NC
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yet another AC Question
Ok, I have decided to convert off the R12 system. My local wrench says he will conver to 134 for $145.00. Other option is find a kit and a vaccume pump (which I would probably never use again) and do it myself... I am thinking 145 aint bad in NC. Any opinions about this?
thanks
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woodman13
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I have done several of my own and I would pay 145 to have it done.
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
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A/c
I just had mine done for $189.00
I also had bought the R134 kit on ebay(Oil and fittings) and took it to the A/C shop and they did the rest, works GREAT. mine did not have A/C. I bought all the stuff off Ebay for $350 + shipping, and took out old heater stuff and installed the take off assy from a 72 and had to get a new hose assy, compressor and dryer.(I didnot trust the old take comp, dryer and hoses). I paid to much in the long run but it has A/C now. I just need to install the 3 vents and run the ducts to them. I learned alot also....... Jeff Smith Pensacola, FL 1972 Chevy Stepside 350 4 bbl, Auto/A/C/PS/PB I am now looking for the Cruise Control assy. for a 72 http://www.mvpc.com/1972chevy.htm |
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Lovin' Life in Miss.!
Join Date: Mar 2004
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If you don't plan on building anymore a/c cars and trucks go for it. I myself just seem to have a tool fetish...
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I have a 93 honda to deal with as well, but am still not sure if I am going to do it or not.
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Found a place in town (recomended by the guy at CarQuest) that will do the conversion for 80-100 depending on the amount of 134 used. THat makes it a done deal, I am taking it tomorrow so it will be ready to take the wife to the submarine races on friday night. We have a babysitter! wew hoo.
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Ok so he went to 114.00 on me but still not bad. I have cool air, but it sounds like my compressor is struggling (makes a rythmic ticking noise when the AC is on). I guess I will have to replace that next summer, but until it goes I have much cooler air. He is getting 50-51 deg on the hwy. I read in FAQ that they added more coolant when it is cooler outside and were able to get temp down to 46 but with the compressor clacking I will wait to tweak until after it blows.
Input always welcome, but I think I got a pretty good deal.
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The noise may not be the compressor. Could just be the clutch either possibly going out or just from sitting. It may very well go away.
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thx 68
I thought it was due to the new resistance with being full of coolant. I have not heard it before when the AC was working, all be it not very cool. If the clutch does go can I get that replaced, or best just to replace the entire unit (again they may be seprate, I am not that advanced).
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
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A/C Compressor
FYI:
I got a reman. Compressor w/clutch from Autozone for $89 w/exchange Part# 57089 works great Jeff Last edited by mvpco; 07-29-2005 at 09:32 AM. |
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Lovin' Life in Miss.!
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, Mississippi
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I went through a bad a/c clutch on my last truck. It was cheaper or the same price to buy the whole compressor (clutch and all) that it was to buy just the clutch. So I bought the whole thing and not wanting to open up the system I used just the clutch. Ended up being good trading material later.
Hope it last a long time for ya before it goes bad. To be on the safe side keep a big pair of dykes with ya in case the compressor seizes up and you need to cut off the belt.
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