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- Location
- So. Calif (SFV)
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Make / Model
- Bronco II
- Engine Type
- 2.9 V6
- Engine Size
- 2.9L V6
- Transmission
- Manual
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Tire Size
- 35x12.50R15
So I've decided I'm going to fix the A/C on my '90 BII rather than yank it all out (was just reminded that driving through California's central valley in smoky 105° weather (from the fires) isn't exactly pleasant lol).
I've done a bit of reading on this, looks like I'll need at minimum a:
retrofit kit,
O-ring kit,
new dryer,
orifice tube,
replace the pressure switch,
and drain & flush out any remaining R-12 mineral oil in the system and then evacuate it.
I think I also want to replace the compressor (has oily deposits all over it, I suspect it's the source of a leak), and maybe all the hoses (they appear to be original almost 19 years old, although I don't really see any significant cracking on them, would they hold 134A?). I'd also like to upgrade to a bigger condenser for the 134A as well, if possible (would one from say, a '95-'97 Ranger fit up front?).
Anyone done this themselves and have an idea what I'd be looking at cost-wise with all this? Anything I'm overlooking?
I've done a bit of reading on this, looks like I'll need at minimum a:
retrofit kit,
O-ring kit,
new dryer,
orifice tube,
replace the pressure switch,
and drain & flush out any remaining R-12 mineral oil in the system and then evacuate it.
I think I also want to replace the compressor (has oily deposits all over it, I suspect it's the source of a leak), and maybe all the hoses (they appear to be original almost 19 years old, although I don't really see any significant cracking on them, would they hold 134A?). I'd also like to upgrade to a bigger condenser for the 134A as well, if possible (would one from say, a '95-'97 Ranger fit up front?).
Anyone done this themselves and have an idea what I'd be looking at cost-wise with all this? Anything I'm overlooking?