AC Removal, please more than 1 reply

defln67 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-18-2006, 11:54 PM

Ok ive spent alot of money trying to get it to work, and im still having problems, is it worth the hassle to take it out, can you really tell a difference?

So far ive gotten all this and its still blowing hot air )^(
160.00 compresser and accumulator
40.00 freon
118 evaporator
17 dum dum tape
40 freon
5 belt

White Phoenix · #2 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 02:34 PM

did you put the freon in right? if youi have a new compressor and all my guess would be the freon and putting it in right..

defln67 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 11:33 PM

yeah, i know i got it in right, i watched the guy at the shop do it, ive spent too much money trying to get it to work

06camarodude · #4 (**permalink**) 06-29-2006, 11:40 AM

how about checking all the lines for leaks? I ended uphaving to replace a $20 aluminum AC line in my Camaro after putting in a couple of cans of R-134A. Did you use the stuff with the leak finder in it? Listen for leaks is all I can suggest.

Rare4thgens · #5 (**permalink**) 07-06-2006, 04:28 AM

Well, it is really easy to diagnose with the right tools. A/C systems are really simple. If you open it, you have to replace the evaporator and the accumulator, period. The desecant becomes too saturated and contamination is too easy if you don't. Did you convert it for 134 because 134 is not what is known as freon (R-12)? If not, that could cause probs too. Have you checked the condensore? What are the symptoms? Just not getting cold enough? Noisey compressor? Leaking (if so look for accumulated oil and dirt at connection points all over the system).

Check to make sure the accumulator is getting cold and that the inlet and outlet lines are different temps too. Make sure the fins on the condensore aren't damaged (every one lost reduces the effeciency). I had to study this stuff a bit, not that I wanted to, and I am certified so PM me if you need help finding a solution.