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Kejtar
April 12th, 2008, 23:23
OK, since I forgot about that fancy vacuum gismo... anyone knows of a decent shop in OC that'd evacuate my AC system and refill it for me?
xjjk
April 13th, 2008, 06:08
do you always need to vacuum it down to recharge or only when (1) system has been opened or (2) converting to R134?
I thought it was only those two reasons, but I'm usually wrong. :)
local radiator shop here wanted to charge 50 bucks to vac my system down. for that price you can buy a vac pump and do it yourself.
Clean Racing
April 13th, 2008, 06:38
Yes you always need to evacuate the system to get a proper charge when refilling it..

Remi: There is a guy in costa mesa on superior ave that I sent Johnny to get his condenser repaired. D&S auto repair 1661 Superior Ave #D, Costa Mesa, CA. 714-835-3666 ask for Steve.. He is not cheap but does top quaility work..
ebyrd10000
April 13th, 2008, 06:38
harbor freight has vac pumps really cheap.if you have gauges i would go that route.If the system has been opened you have to evacuate it.If it just low just add to it. Ac should be 140-160# high side 25-30# low side and cycle @ 18-20#'s around about obviously the temp of the day will shange pressures
GrimmJeeper
April 13th, 2008, 06:51
he's changing the compressor, he needs to fully evac the system to keep the ozone happy :D
GrimmJeeper
April 13th, 2008, 06:55
hey remi i also want to add (from my end, as a parts guy) our compressors need to show that the orofice tube was purchased, and you need to have proof that a lic AC shop did the evac and refill.

but then again you said you had a spare so im assuming you arent too concerned with a warranty ;)

take some pics! lets do a writeup :D
Kejtar
April 13th, 2008, 07:09
hey remi i also want to add (from my end, as a parts guy) our compressors need to show that the orofice tube was purchased, and you need to have proof that a lic AC shop did the evac and refill.

but then again you said you had a spare so im assuming you arent too concerned with a warranty ;)

Yup

take some pics! lets do a writeup :D
Might have to do that :D Might just throw it on for now to get the vehicle movable and then work on getting rest done mid to late may when I have some time.


Speaking of the harbor freight vacuum pump: anyone has any experience with it?
Maz
April 13th, 2008, 07:10
Do you guys know a reasonable source for quality new compressor that won't break the bank?

The dealer has discontinued carrying compressor for my 1989 (R12).
erikwylie
April 13th, 2008, 10:14
Do you guys know a reasonable source for quality new compressor that won't break the bank?

The dealer has discontinued carrying compressor for my 1989 (R12).

Dealer Part# 53005752 you can get it from Gerr Offroad, contact him for pricing!
corbinafly
April 13th, 2008, 13:07
Remi, I've got everything you need to do it.
Kejtar
April 13th, 2008, 15:35
Remi, I've got everything you need to do it.
:D
Monkey55
April 13th, 2008, 20:21
So, do you have cold air now????????????

Did you take pics??? Write up??????????? What's taking you sooo long?? :D


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Kejtar
April 13th, 2008, 21:34
So, do you have cold air now????????????

Did you take pics??? Write up??????????? What's taking you sooo long?? :D


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Well... I got cold air, Kyung saved the day, drank my beer and we BS'ed probably more then worked ;) (check out the other thread in the chapter forum ;) )
Kevin3151
April 16th, 2008, 22:45
Since no one answered, the Harbor Fake Vacuum pump works fine.

KH