A/C

[Rushman04]

Alright its that time of year when the heat is killing me. I got a 1992 grand prix with a 3.1. The a/c went on it two years ago and i didn't have to really deal with it until now because the car is mine. I have had it checked out before and the conclusion was the compressor was broke and a hose was clogged.I was wondering what the best way of fixing the ac without spending a grand. I was thinking mybe taking a compressor off a junk car and find a hose hopefully.thanks

[jeremy]

junkyard compressors = bad idea..........unless the yard offers sometype of warranty, which most don't

[jdcutty]

Well, being a 92, even if you did replace the hose and compressor, you would have to find something to recharge it with. R-12 is not sold anymore, if it is, it is very expensive. The best thing for you to do is probably take it and have it retrofitted for R134a and get it charged. It will be cheaper that way and work out better in the long run.

[GP1138]

I bought a $30 kit from Autozone and retrofitted my old '89 LE 2.8 to take R-134a. It blew just as cold as my mom's '99 Outback Legacy, and the car took all of ~15 minutes to retrofit.

[DiscoStudd]

Buy a reman compressor and new plumbing and retrofit it to 134a yourself. You can get a complete retrofit kit for less than 50 bucks. After you install the new components, take it to a shop (or someone you know with a vacuum pump) and have them pull a vacuum on the system before you add the refrigerant and oil. That way you get all of the moisture and crap out of the system (and it also has the added benefit of "sucking" in the oil and refrigerant when you go to add it in...)