TSITy Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 (edited) Posting this in automatic transmissions because the AC sub condenser is exclusive to the versions of the car with an automatic. I'm going through converting the AC in my 89 to use R134a. My AC sub condenser is pretty beat up, and I don't really want to fork over the insane amount of cash that a good one will cost. I'm planning on just deleting it entirely and running the main condenser only. Anyone done this or any thoughts on this? Edited March 21 by TSITy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKB94 Posted March 21 Report Share Posted March 21 Why not just buy universal and replace everything. I have less then 1k buying a new compressor, all hoses, fittings and dryer plus crimping tool. No more dealing with old junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad Posted March 22 Report Share Posted March 22 12 hours ago, BKB94 said: Why not just buy universal and replace everything. I have less then 1k buying a new compressor, all hoses, fittings and dryer plus crimping tool. No more dealing with old junk. Interested in what you used? I have to pull my dash because it's clogged somwhere in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSITy Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 On 3/21/2024 at 3:33 PM, BKB94 said: Why not just buy universal and replace everything. I have less then 1k buying a new compressor, all hoses, fittings and dryer plus crimping tool. No more dealing with old junk. I agree this would be the ideal way to fix it; however, I don't have the funds to replace EVERYTHING. Just enough to make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev Posted May 2 Report Share Posted May 2 I’m curious about this as well. My sub-condenser is mangled from what appears to be a minor front collision sometime in the past. Kills me because I had a spare sub-condenser that was given to me by a local member but I tossed it years back when decluttering my garage in preparation for a move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSITy Posted July 10 Author Report Share Posted July 10 Just to update this; deleting the sub condenser seems to be fine. All you need is two new lines to do the normal non 88-89 A/C line routing. I haven't had any major cooling issues, and I even have my transmission cooler up by the main condenser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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