Cascade Crew

STEEL · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:04 pm Post subject: 1985 AC delete.

Ok, its a V belt set up, and so do I still need to put another idler in there? Or do I just un bolt it and throw it away?

The cruise doesn't work, so do I need to be away of anything before I start ripping it out?

aaron_sK · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject: Re: 1985 AC delete.

Twilightoptics · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 5:39 pm Post subject:

I second. You only need an idler for a single belt setup.

Quasi-Traction · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject:

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:38 pm Post subject:

I'm looking to restore my AC setup so if you are planning on "throwing away" any useable parts PLEASE let me have! Good luck with all of it!

~JAKE

DBL_TKE · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:20 am Post subject:

I deleted my A/C by simply unbolting everything and ripping all the associating parts out of there. I also have an '85 with a V belt. BTW I think I saved some of my A/C components in case you're interested Jake.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 12:29 am Post subject:

Yeah i need a new compressor for sure, and any other random parts that may need replacing. Let me know what you may have Smile

PS sorry for the tangent

~JAKE

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:39 am Post subject:

Jake, was your car a base model, or did someone pull the AC along the line? I ask because the interior heater box and dash are different with AC, so adding it to a base model car looks like quite a bit of work.

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:43 am Post subject:

I seem to recall Jake's A/C is still in the car. His compressor is shot though, among other things.

83Z28BlackBetty · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject:

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 3:59 pm Post subject:

Jake, you might be better off to get a new compressor and recharge your system with 134a. Less expensive that way (ask me how I know). R12 is way expensive and it's lubricant is not compatible with the lubricant 134a uses.

New compressor, new orifice tube and a new pressure switch I believe is what you need to get (someone add more if I'm wrong), then evacuate the system and charge with 134a. Doing all that is less than a new compressor and recharging with R12.

iansane · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 4:34 pm Post subject:

If you're doing that work a new evaporator would be a good idea as well, those things will accumulate all the junk and debris that builds up in the system.

Al Hasse · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 6:44 pm Post subject:

That would be a good idea come to think of it. I left mine in though when the compressor crapped out. Did a good evacuation, changed all the O-rings and the other stuff mentioned, then recharged with the new stuff.

Xophertony · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject:

i went to publik skool. so i spells good. Sad

aaron_sK · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject: