ac condenser and tachometer not working

[zeljko]

I just got a 1987 t type and the AC wasn't working. The guy told me it was charged over 7 yrs ago but it blows hot now. I had it looked at a garage and I was told the condenser is bad, it leaks. Does anyone have any suggestions where I can get another new one for a good price and if its hard to replace?

After I picked up the car from the garage I noticed my Tachometer wasn't working, I checked the fuses and they seemed fine. Is the Tech going through the computer or is it like the ones that have a wire going to the coil?

Any suggestion would be appreciated

Thnx

 

[Red Regal T]

If I were you, I'd pick up three cans of 134A and install them. I wouldn't take the word of a mechanic/AC shop. They lie.

 

[turbojack]

new a/c condessor--just bought one

I had to buy one ,just last week,had a huge hole in bottom row,in middle of row,,way too big to fix,,got it at a checker auto supply,,around $120,,had to order it,took only one day,,same exact fit,perfect !

 

[zeljko]

thnx

thanx red regal, that is true you cant trust any of them. I thought the freon is R-12? or is it the 134A?

Turbojack, the job looks simple to do and I guess the part is readily available, did you replace the dryer also (the cylinder looking thing that feeds into it)? I was told that if you get moister in it could cause problems.

Thnx for your help, im glad i found this site with great and helpful people

Z

 

[Red Regal T]

Well, best to change over due to cost of the various coolants. R-12 costs are prohibitive. Unfortunately, 134A prices have doubled this year but still costs about $10 a can at Walmart. Just replace the drier and orifice tube, replace your condenser if it's bad, and install the 134A. If you have someone who can evacuate your system and install the 134 for you, go ahead and do that, but recently, after replacing a compressor, drier and orifice tube, I just installed the 134A and my air is ice cold, no problem.

 

[BadAssGN]

If I were you, I'd pick up three cans of 134A and install them. I wouldn't take the word of a mechanic/AC shop. They lie.

You can't be serious... if the A/C system is empty it went somewhere...
there are several methods of leak checking, there is Dye that you install that mixes with the oil you can see with a Black light, of my Favorate is charging the system with Nitrogen and spraying all lines and connections with soapy water... if there is a leak at the condensor why would this guy waste money on Freon? that is bad Advice... fix the problem first...
if this is a reputable shop that checked the system they will show you the leak.... I Show people leaks all the time on their heavy trucks......

I would suggest you confirm the leaking condensor, also check the compressor as well, they are notorious for leaking around the housing.


Good Luck

 

[Red Regal T]

I just got a 1987 t type and the AC wasn't working. The guy told me it was charged over 7 yrs ago but it blows hot now.

Well, the best advice I could give him is, "stay away from a qualified shop".
Above is the given information. Maybe I thought the AC blew cold for 7 years and it gradually seeped enough out over the 7 years to finally not be enough to make the compressor go on. Waste a can of 134A or let some AC "specialist" bend him over as is a common practice by AC "specialists". I think losing a $10 can of 134 would be less painful.