abe

...God bless you for all your wisdom and posting so that those who are after
would have an easier job! It all started with the A/C loosing its Freon substitute...well I though get new hoses, then well why not a new evaporator....oh what the heck get a new kit and convert to the 134 stuff.
I have taken everything off....now I am waiting for my Rennaire kit to arrive!
Cleaned all the old condensors with acetone and used the air hose to flush it out..get rid of the old oil....boy I am ready with this 100+ temps.
Thanks again to all who have posted...you have saved me from potential pitfulls\...it really is not hard job, just tedious.
abe

DRACO A5OG

Please Keep us Posted.

I am ready to do my AC as well.

Plan:

Replace AC Compressor with Sanden & Bracket
Replace Drier
Replace Leaking Driver Side Hose to rear Condensor
Evacute air in system by Pro
Place R134 by Pro

Might ad a additional Cooler???

abe

I am thinking of getting two side vents made by Kuehl (sold by Griffith)...but at $160 + drilling into the knee pads, I'll have to think about it.
abe

justinsrx7

So have you bought the entire rennaire kit by now? I didn't see the compressor on your list.

abe

At first I was going to piece meal the system...then I just decided to get the entire kit since the system is 25 years old. It really cools very very well.
I don't drive stop/go traffic...so results may vary.
abe

justinsrx7

Did you get the desert duty version?

abe

No, on the desert duty...my front condensor was new so I didn't replace it. I assume the desert duty implies the front condensor. That said, my understanding is that it makes a difference if you order it.
abe

mthomas44

Watch out for clearance issues with the DD front condenser. It does hang down lower than the stock condenser. Here's what happened to mine on a rough stretch of road under const -rough pavement transition. Pancaked!

justinsrx7

That must have been some construction job. looks like you took the P-Car on the Paris to Dakar.