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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Posts: 34
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Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
My OEM radiator has a small leak in it somewhere; I have not had the time to change it out. Before I do I want to change the A/C Condenser at the same time; after getting the R-12 purged from the system so I can get a new condnser installed. The original owner did not take their time in changing out the original 1984 350 from my 1984 K20 Chevy Suburban 3/4 ton. The A/C/ line to the condenser is "crimped"
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Location: Colfax-California
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Re: Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
Make sure you completely flush the AC system out with a cleaning solvent also. R-12 takes a different oil in the system
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Posts: 34
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Re: Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
I don't have the equipment; (or space) to flush the A/C system out; I will be bringing it to a shop for a full removal so I can change the condenser and when I do get the condenser in I will have the system changed to 134A
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Posts: 34
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Re: Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
I just changed the radiator today and the transmission cooler. The A/C condenser has a ton of "mummified oil" all over the front of it that also went through the transmission cooler that I changed out; it was looking bad. I will be working on the condenser next spring.
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#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Posts: 34
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Re: Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
I also got the headlight pigtails replaced as the original ones were falling apart. I don't have headlights; I have tail lights, markers, turn signals. Where do I look for the headlight ground; is it inside the truck under the dash somewhere or is it under the hood??? I also put on 4 new headlights as well.....
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#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: St. Paul, MN.
Posts: 34
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Re: Radiator and A.C. Condenser replacement
What do I use for a cleaner to flush the condenser? I also lack the proper tools to do the job....
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