Yet another a/c question
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morgantown,WV USA
Yet another a/c question
All,
It's 93* here in Morgantown and I wanted to test the cooling system and a/c work I completed earlier this year. I ran the car for nearly 45 minutes in town and on the open highway with the a/c on and the coolant temo never exceeded 200*- actually the needle stayed on the left side of the 200* mark
The a/c worked better (was cooler) when the car was moving, which is what I have heard about the r134 stuff so I guess I am ok there. The a/c was not super cold, but it was adequate to keep the car comfortable inside (remember its a black pace car).
The question I have is when I was going throgh the car, that "lmp" of black putty like stuff came off the lower line to the evap/blower assembly and it was so dried up I could not get it back on. What is this stuff called and where can I get some to replace mine? Also, what is its function?
Thanks all !
Dan
It's 93* here in Morgantown and I wanted to test the cooling system and a/c work I completed earlier this year. I ran the car for nearly 45 minutes in town and on the open highway with the a/c on and the coolant temo never exceeded 200*- actually the needle stayed on the left side of the 200* mark
The a/c worked better (was cooler) when the car was moving, which is what I have heard about the r134 stuff so I guess I am ok there. The a/c was not super cold, but it was adequate to keep the car comfortable inside (remember its a black pace car).
The question I have is when I was going throgh the car, that "lmp" of black putty like stuff came off the lower line to the evap/blower assembly and it was so dried up I could not get it back on. What is this stuff called and where can I get some to replace mine? Also, what is its function?
Thanks all !
Dan
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While I am not sure, I think you are referring to the seal between the evap line and it's casing. If so, you should. Be able to get it here...
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
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Burning Brakes
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From: Morgantown,WV USA
Yet another a/c question Reply to Thread
Thanks for all of the productive responses. I obtained a foot of the cork tape at a local shop that specialies in air conditioning repairs and I installed it.
Having this switch bulb insulated now...will it help the a/c get a little colder?
\Thanks again!
Dan
Having this switch bulb insulated now...will it help the a/c get a little colder?
\Thanks again!
Dan
