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AC retrofit

 
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AC retrofit

Can you install a complete R-134 AC system from a 1995 Civic LX into a 1993 Civic LX? The '93 does have R-12 AC now.
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Re: AC retrofit

You could convert the 93 to use R134a instead of doing a complete system swap
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Re: AC retrofit

Thanks for your reply. I've been running a R-134 conversion for a few years now but can't stop the leaks at the high side Schrader valve adaptor. That's why I want to change out everything
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Re: AC retrofit

Try another adapter?

The car bodies are pretty much the same (as long as you get the same # of doors, sometimes that makes a difference) so if you have a donor car to get parts from it will likely be a straightforward swap.

I'd probably try swapping over the line with the leaky valve in question first and if it fits, run it like that....... because I'm lazy like that.
 


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