DeTomaso Mailing List: March 98, Message #236
     



From: 	"Mike Drew" <mikeldrew@hotmail.com>

Subject: Re: More Air Conditioning

Date: 	Thu, 5 Mar 1998 16:47:35 +0000



Brent wrote:



I wish I'd known about this web thing before I did my radiator project.



Ok, so if I understand this correctly:

	1.  New Hoses				361.00

	2.  Rotary compressor,clutch,dryer	300.00

	3.  Bracket for compressor		 65.00

	4.  134a refridgerent			 75.00

	5.  Condenser 25% more area		375.00

	6.  Dash fan (who, how much?)		150.00?

	7.  Beer				100.00



				Total		1426.00



>>>Brent, where are you getting these prices?  Some of them seem high to 

me.  Searching on-line, I checked the PPC website and found:



Hose kit (early or late) $225

Aftermarket condensor  $300



Most of the other prices seem right in line.  Point being, you should 

shop around to several different vendors if saving money is a concern.  

If you have loyalties to one particular vendor, then go that route and 

be happy!



I don't necessarily agree that a new blower fan is necessary; I been 

made to believe the replacement expansion valve (aftermarket unit costs 

$35.25) would increase refrigerant flow to the evaporator and thus 

increase effectiveness.



>What's the collective wisdom on the gilmer belt drive for the

accessories,(water pump, 100 amp alt, & rotary compressor) It's another

$500.00 bones.



>>>It sounds very cool, just like a blower.  I've seen a pulley break, 

stranding a car in the middle of the desert.  It broke supposedly due to 

overtightening; Hall completely took care of it gratis.



Mooneyman has one on his car--whaddaya think, Steve?  Worth the money, 

or just a gee-whiz thing?



Mike



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