1978 - no A/C
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Racer
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From: Willoughby Hills OH
1978 - no A/C
not a huge deal, but no A/C in the 78 vette with L-82.
So I can try to re-charge it or replace it? Those are my only options?
Seems to be either $20 or $1000 right?
So I can try to re-charge it or replace it? Those are my only options?
Seems to be either $20 or $1000 right?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Southern NH
recharge it and add dye. run it for a while and then check for leaks. you might just need a hose or a condenser.
you might get lucky and it could last you all season. the Lumina I use as a daily driver has a small leak in the compressor housing. I charge it every year with the $10 bottles of freon from walmart, and it last the whole summer. its a lot cheaper then buying a $400 compressor.
you might get lucky and it could last you all season. the Lumina I use as a daily driver has a small leak in the compressor housing. I charge it every year with the $10 bottles of freon from walmart, and it last the whole summer. its a lot cheaper then buying a $400 compressor.
Safety Car
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From: Southeast, Tennessee
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assuming the compressor is good, to replace the dryer (which should be done if the system is dead for a while) and the hoses will be a lot less than the 1000 you mentioned. if the compressor is bad and needs replacement, you should probably go over the whole system as i'm sure more will need to be replaces (and you are at the 1000 or a bit more.)
there really aren't lots of choices. recharge and dye the system and and see what you've got. then you can make a qualified decision.
there really aren't lots of choices. recharge and dye the system and and see what you've got. then you can make a qualified decision.
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