DeTomaso Mailing List: June 97, Message #152
     



From: bo grims <bo.grims@swipnet.se>

Subject: Re: installing rotary AC

Date: Fri, 13 Jun 1997 15:34:53 +0000



My original compressor gave up two years ago, and that was a good

opportunity to change to a more efficient and quiet rotary compressor

kit, which I bought from Hall Pantera.  Maybe not the cheapest or best

way, but the kit included one important item, namely a bracket that

fit the original mounting holes.  It was hard anyhow to get it there

but I did all work myself, except the final adjustments and filling of

the system.  I installed new hoses + dryer.  The workshop installed a

filling valve next to the dryer for easy access.

I am still using R-12, but for change over to R-134 you should check

POCA

issues a year or two back, which give lots of information.  Some says

you should change everything, some says almost 0.  As far I know, one

should have synthetic oil in the compressor, and install new dryer.  New

hoses are never wrong.  Good luck.

regards Bo

> 

>Franck, Donald J wrote:

>

>I want to install a rotary AC system using R-134.  What kinds of

>experiences has anyone had and what parts do I need.  The car

>currently has the stock AC system and I don't think I want to put any >money into it.

>Is it better to order a "KIT" from a Pantera dealer or can I just go >to an auto parts store and buy compressor, dryer, etc.

>





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