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erse

erse

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That seems like a very low price. I have been shopping for the same two items and plan to get them sooner than later. I've been using tooltopia.com but the prices are quite a bit higher than what you found on eBay. Almost everywhere I look a good pump is $250+ Alone.
 
That set-up is good at the least for checking for leaks when turning your own wrenches when working on your own system. And then you can let the pro evacuate one last time and charge with refrigerant. Save you tons of money that way.

That price seems crazy cheap. I'm using the HF stuff and I paid significantly more than that for the 2 stage vacuum pump even with the 20% coupon.
 
Prairie Swamp said:
you can let the pro evacuate one last time and charge with refrigerant
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I was toying with doing the whole thing myself and avoiding the cost of the "pro" all together. I am waiting for parts and changing out the AC compressor, water pump, alternator and belt. Upper and lower radiator hoses and T stat already done.
Not sure If I am saving any money buying a kit like that one or if I should just drive to an AC place to have the system drained and then back again to have it filled after the new AC compressor is on there.
Trying to mitigate expenses but sometimes that ends up costing more, just trying to figure out the best step forward.

Does anyone know if the AC driers are readily available for the 60?
 
When replacing an AC compressor, you should flush the system to make sure there is nothing in the lines that will find its way to the compressor and ruin it. To your point, some times it is better to let the pros do their job.
 
erse said:
Does anyone know if the AC driers are readily available for the 60?
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Easy to find. Most aftermarket driers are smaller diameter than stock so won't fit the stock bracket, NAPA #208628 or 4Seasons #33403. The Denso brand drier is only compatible with R12, not for use with R134a, Denso #478-0101.



mochosla said:
When replacing an AC compressor, you should flush the system to make sure there is nothing in the lines that will find its way to the compressor and ruin it. To your point, some times it is better to let the pros do their job.
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We wouldn't flush the system unless there were signs of debris in the system, which isn't very common with Denso compressors.
 
It's an ac delco compressor, chevy 350 engine
 
The system should always be flushed when converting from R12 to anything else. Old oil is not compatible with new refrigerants. And for the cost of a bottle of flush, it's not worth taking the risk of NOT flushing.

But yes - pay a pro. This is not a shadetree job.
 
Not converting from r 12 that was done long ago
 
1972FJ55 said:
Easy to find. Most aftermarket driers are smaller diameter than stock so won't fit the stock bracket, NAPA #208628 or 4Seasons #33403. The Denso brand drier is only compatible with R12, not for use with R134a, Denso #478-0101.
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Does that mean the Napa and 4Seasons R/D are too narrow for the stock bracket? Was just about to order one from NAPA
 
dogcruiser said:
Does that mean the Napa and 4Seasons R/D are too narrow for the stock bracket? Was just about to order one from NAPA
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Yes, they are smaller in diameter. I've found that an old inner tube or something similar will make up the difference.
 
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