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Mar 6, 2004 | 04:34 PM

nickmobile67

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Fix/upgrade Air conditioning

My 86 F150 has factory air, but it hasn't worked in years. It was disconnected when it had abnormally high pressure, it was believed to be a clogged orifice tube, as I recall. But it was never fixed, or even varified that it was the problem. Anyway, this spring I'd like to get it fixed, and I might as well upgrade to R134 because I'm gonna have to go through it anyway. I'm sure it needs more by now.

So how should I go about figuring what it needs? I could always dump it at a shop and pick it up a week and a grand later, but I'd rather not. Maybe if I can get someone to look at it for free? Lots of shops seem to have special offers like that in the spring.

Could I install all the new parts I need and just have someplace charge it up? I can get the parts from napa at employee price. i don't see why I can't do that, could I?

Thanks for any ideas.

Mar 8, 2004 | 11:18 PM

doc_nomad

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Check out this link, it was on DIY network recently.

http://www.diynet.com/diy/ab_auto_ai..._13674,00.html

Mar 12, 2004 | 08:26 AM

94van

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Go to A/C Kits.com. These guys run an A/C shop in Arizona, and are very helpful. They have message boards, personal e-mail help, parts and good service. There is a world of information there.

I've purchased parts from them, and was very pleased with their prices and service.

Note: I don't get any kickback from them.