*SOLD* Full AC System w/ Interior Panels

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[Conserv]

11 hours ago, ray_ said:

You could run this system with R-134A. The compressor oil would need to be swapped out to make it compatible with 134a in my opinion. Have a look here http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,515827,515949

 

Cheers,

 

 

 

+1

 

Agreeing with Ray -- of course -- but allow me to take an additional step, or two.  These ancient systems can and regularly run on both R-12 and R-134a -- obviously not at the same time.  You should, however, be moving to a larger parallel-flow design condenser to compensate for the lower efficiency of R-134a, if that is your choice.  But the nose of an '02 is very....space-constrained, and you will be cutting out hood supports/braces to accommodate the size of condenser you would LOVE to have.  Rob Siegel devoted a chapter to '02 A/C in his first book, ...Hack Mechanic.  I chose to stick with R-12 because I wanted the appearance of the original condenser and auxiliary fan (and hood braces, etc.).

 

But as to compressors, even I could not bring myself to use my 1976 reciprocating York compressor.  And I find it almost impossible to believe that anyone with knowledge of A/C systems would, at this point in time, consider installing a 40+ year reciprocating compressor in an '02. Get a new rotary Sanden compressor and buy a new compressor mount from hobiedave.  If you are AT LEAST AS NUTTY AS I,  you can still save that reciprocating York compressor (a.k.a., boat anchor), and it's awfully-heavy mount for that day -- 35 years from now -- when your mint, looks-fresh-from-the-factory '02 absolutely MUST have an original-style compressor to satisfy the concours judges!  ?

 

Although I say this pretty much tongue in cheek, I will point out that if you own a '70 Hemi Cuda, or other American muscle car of similar credentials, and it is an air conditioned example, you are very likely running an overhauled 40+ year-old compressor very similar in design to the York reciprocating compressor!  OK, maybe the Hemi option did not also permit A/C -- although it may have -- but you get my point.  And there are shops that have been overhauling these old compressors, although not for '02's...I suspect.

 

Regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited August 19, 2016 by Conserv

[zcenterb]

Currently pending, but just so anyone interested is absolutely clear, I have never personally experienced this system running... The PO told me it worked before he let the car sit untouched for 5 years. He was a very knowledgable and passionate enthusiast but still, just so everyone is aware. Thanks.

[zcenterb]

bumping this up

[zcenterb]

SOLD

[BarneyT]

When new the a/c in my 74 never got much more than my knee cold...