Air condenser - 91 sw20

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (thomas108)

Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:08:54 GMT

Latest on the air condenser. Found a 93 to 99 version which is different. Can anyone tell me if this will work if adapted to a 91 version A/C? Does anyone know where I might source one for a 91 model? Is there someone overseas who might help if not in Australia? Someone told me just to find an A/C mechanic who will adapt it? Thoughts?

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (thomas108)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:03:30 GMT

Got it $$$$$$

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (rikkir)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 19:00:33 GMT

PITA - Pain in the a$$

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (thomas108)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:53:28 GMT

Ok Thanks, But what's a PITA?

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (Reddtarga)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 15:33:50 GMT

I have been told that a very common problem with early SW20 A/C systems was the expansion valve fitted near the evaporator behind the glove box. A PITA to disassemble and work on.
If you replace the condenser get them to put dye in when they refill with gas.
That should show up any further leaks if any.

BTW, check this out:
http://www.mr2australia.com/mr2play/tm.aspx?m=47483

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (thomas108)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:51:59 GMT

Thank you for the feedback. With summer approaching the little hard top will be an oven so I have moved that job up the list. I just want that comfort level so I can enjoy summer use of the car.

Re: Air condenser - 91 sw20 (Reddtarga)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:19:13 GMT

Hopefully it is only the condenser.
Unfortunately with our cars that are getting a bit old now, it can often be very expensive to fix if there are leaks at several points, because the whole system can deteriorate if it has been out of gas for some time.

Air condenser - 91 sw20 (thomas108)

Sun, 15 Jun 2014 03:08:55 GMT

Can anyone suggest where I might get a new condenser? I saw them a while ago on eBay but can't find them now. Even a good used one would be ok. It's a series of elimination. The condenser I have looks like it's the prob but the air con bloke said it would be a waste of gas charging the system with an air condenser in that condition. If it doesn't work then at least it's not the condenser!