Ac system has been removed
#1
Ac system has been removed
So I just purchased a new to me 1996 mustang GT but the previous onwer decided to remove the AC compressor and the Lines. They did leave the condenser, accumulator and evaporator. I was wanting to know if there is a drawing that shows what lines are needed to reinstall the AC system. My understanding was that the previous owner removed the AC for more power and not because the system had failed.
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#2
I don't have the diagram you need, but they should be available at any generic auto parts store or the Ford dealer. I'm fairly sure the pieces are more or less the same from 1996-2004, so they should be widely available. Another option is just pull everything out of a salvage car.
#4
I wouldn't take A/C lines out of the junkyard. The seals could very well be dried out and cracked because the oil has not been circulating. They recover the refrigerant before putting the cars out. For as much of a headache as they can be I would replace the lines with brand new ones.
#6
There are plenty of companies that sell inexpensive A/C system parts. r o c k a u t o
Condensor (by radiator) and evaporator (under dash) may be ok (were they capped off or left open to the air?). If they were left open, replace them.
Here's a list of what you'll need.
- Compressor w/clutch $175
- Orifice tube/expansion valve $10
- Low pressure line/high pressure line $no idea
- Accumulator/drier $50 (Always replace after system has been opened - never buy a used one, if you know anything about A/C you will know why). This is a one-time use part.
- Condensor/Evaporator $no idea
- Low pressure in-line filter $20 (always install when repairing a system keeps crap in the system from jacking up the new compressor or clogging the orifice tube).