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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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gonna pick one up tomorrow read a few links that show it is possible for the low pressure switch to do this seeing its over 20 years old wont hurt
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I think what you're asking is can an older xj with R22 be retro-fitted with R134a? The answer is yes, R134A is the replacement for R22. You can do some simple research online to find out more. If the R22 is still in this system, it will have to be evacuated into an approved container. If the system is empty, it's empty for a reason (leaks). You would have to fix the leaks, pull a vaccuum on the system with a vaccum pump to remove any water and contaimanents (spelling?), and charge the system with the proper amount of R134A and oil. After doing all of this, your compressor may not last too long especially if it's been sitting unused for any length of time. I would recommend replacing the compressor if you go through all the trouble of replacing the refrigerant. Important - R22 contains CFCs and cannot legally be handled without being certified.
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Year: 1998
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hey free, long time no talk.. im about to tackle my a/c system so i might so become an expert on all parts necesary for the a/c. Check out this site http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-01016.asp#
the expansion valve that your discussing looks different than the one previously posted.. may be of some help. and if not give them a call.
the expansion valve that your discussing looks different than the one previously posted.. may be of some help. and if not give them a call.
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Year: 1989 xj sport 2dr
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I think what you're asking is can an older xj with R22 be retro-fitted with R134a? The answer is yes, R134A is the replacement for R22. You can do some simple research online to find out more. If the R22 is still in this system, it will have to be evacuated into an approved container. If the system is empty, it's empty for a reason (leaks). You would have to fix the leaks, pull a vaccuum on the system with a vaccum pump to remove any water and contaimanents (spelling?), and charge the system with the proper amount of R134A and oil. After doing all of this, your compressor may not last too long especially if it's been sitting unused for any length of time. I would recommend replacing the compressor if you go through all the trouble of replacing the refrigerant. Important - R22 contains CFCs and cannot legally be handled without being certified.
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hey free, long time no talk.. im about to tackle my a/c system so i might so become an expert on all parts necesary for the a/c. Check out this site http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-01016.asp#
the expansion valve that your discussing looks different than the one previously posted.. may be of some help. and if not give them a call.
the expansion valve that your discussing looks different than the one previously posted.. may be of some help. and if not give them a call.
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im doing alright, day by day... i have those same parts maybe not the expansion but im sure ill need it.. i just dont have a refrence anymore since i pulled my whole system out.
these are parts for a 98
http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-01315.asp
these are parts for a 98
http://www.discountacparts.com/addto...t~60-01315.asp
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I've done 2 r12 to r134a conversions (not XJs).....flushed evap and cond, blew out with compressed air, replaced dryer, orifice tube, o-rings, added PAG oil and had a/c shop pull vacuum and add r134a. Both cooled just as good after conversion as before.
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i was asking a good company for the material to do it i kn ow what has to be change on a xj thats as old as mine i would do condensor lines and evap gonna doit do it right and its r12 still freeze 12 is a replacement for r12 still ava will put the switch on tomorrow and post the out come thanks