Help me understand C3 A/C systems
Le Mans Master
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I use painters tape for most of that kind of thing, its secure and comes off when I want it to, works good for hose ends and that sort of thing. Inlets like on a HB unit are another matter, usually a blue shop towel and maybe some tape, cheap and easy
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St. Jude Donor '07
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Yes I would because:
1) I understand some of these kits locate the evap inside the cabin and due away with the evap box in the engine bay, obviously a good thing.
2) They replace the dampener vacuum controls with modern methods.
You might post a new thread here asking for anyones experiences with these products, I'd like to hear them myself.
I have a pic of the general engine bay, not much to see or different except the Sanden compressor. My system is OOC due to a slow leak, another project scheduled for this winter.
1) I understand some of these kits locate the evap inside the cabin and due away with the evap box in the engine bay, obviously a good thing.
2) They replace the dampener vacuum controls with modern methods.
You might post a new thread here asking for anyones experiences with these products, I'd like to hear them myself.
I have a pic of the general engine bay, not much to see or different except the Sanden compressor. My system is OOC due to a slow leak, another project scheduled for this winter.
Melting Slicks
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No different but it's also a screen, replace it while you're there, needle nose pliers will get it out.
Retro-fit kits don't replace the orifice, the only thing in the kit is the adapters for the different gauge fittings unique to 134a, and the refrigerant.
Retro-fit kits don't replace the orifice, the only thing in the kit is the adapters for the different gauge fittings unique to 134a, and the refrigerant.
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Team Owner
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St. Jude Donor '07
I tried pulling it out - it came out about halfway and stuck. Should I give it a better tug?
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