Where to find missing A/C component
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Where to find missing A/C component
Just purchased a new A/C compressor to replace the missing compressor on my 1992 Corvette, the new unit came without the manifold on the compressor and sicne I didnt have the original I wasnt able to remove it and install it on the new unit, now I'm wondering where I can find the just the manifold for the new unit.
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Just purchased a new A/C compressor to replace the missing compressor on my 1992 Corvette, the new unit came without the manifold on the compressor and sicne I didnt have the original I wasnt able to remove it and install it on the new unit, now I'm wondering where I can find the just the manifold for the new unit.
Last edited by 87bob; Jun 14, 2013 at 05:22 AM.
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I'd say your "manifold" is correct and while you're getting one of those you'll need a gasket for it also. The "manifold" might be difficult because that determines much to do with the compressor application.
It's not unusual for a new to be less the manifold. A salvage yard buy or a WTB in the parts section here might get it done. I believe you might need to limit your search to '92 & '93.
It's not unusual for a new to be less the manifold. A salvage yard buy or a WTB in the parts section here might get it done. I believe you might need to limit your search to '92 & '93.
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Manifold is correct.
LT Motors switched direction with the hoses coming over the front of the compressor - L98's are over the rear.
Do you have the Main Hose Assembly? That's critical because an R134 setup uses Sealing Washers and the inlet/outlet at the Manifold is flat. R12 (which is what came on your Vette) uses O-rings and the inlet/outlet is recessed. It's either one or the other as neither is interchangeable so I'd get the hoses first, then look for the Manifold.
LT Motors switched direction with the hoses coming over the front of the compressor - L98's are over the rear.
Do you have the Main Hose Assembly? That's critical because an R134 setup uses Sealing Washers and the inlet/outlet at the Manifold is flat. R12 (which is what came on your Vette) uses O-rings and the inlet/outlet is recessed. It's either one or the other as neither is interchangeable so I'd get the hoses first, then look for the Manifold.
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Manifold is correct.
LT Motors switched direction with the hoses coming over the front of the compressor - L98's are over the rear.
Do you have the Main Hose Assembly? That's critical because an R134 setup uses Sealing Washers and the inlet/outlet at the Manifold is flat. R12 (which is what came on your Vette) uses O-rings and the inlet/outlet is recessed. It's either one or the other as neither is interchangeable so I'd get the hoses first, then look for the Manifold.
LT Motors switched direction with the hoses coming over the front of the compressor - L98's are over the rear.
Do you have the Main Hose Assembly? That's critical because an R134 setup uses Sealing Washers and the inlet/outlet at the Manifold is flat. R12 (which is what came on your Vette) uses O-rings and the inlet/outlet is recessed. It's either one or the other as neither is interchangeable so I'd get the hoses first, then look for the Manifold.
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