akire45

hey guys i just had my 93 civic in the mechanics to install a 2000 b18b compressor with a new belt but the hoses were from a 93 civ. Now I just order the two hoses that need to be replaced but i dont want to take it back to the mechanics to get them put it because its getting pricey. now I was planning to installing it myself but i want to do it right.... is there any write up or DIY write up... if not then can someone guide me in the right direction... PS.. Is there anything i need to know when i attempt to put them in... I have the freon and the hoses, is there anything that needs to be done. I would greatly appreciate the info and the help... Thanks guys..

WickedKP

are u running a b engine or a d engine.
A little more info would help.

akire45

B18b in a 93 civic

WickedKP

rather than using a b compressor
why not use the stock d.
get a engine mount from a del sol or a crv. don't remeber what yr.
cause the hoses are going the be a harder.
also make sure the mount is complete.
I would do a search for better info.
but here is 1 of the thread that could help.
https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...ht=a%2Fc+mount

RyanA

Another vote for using the P54 del Sol bracket or the P7J CRV bracket. Your stuff just bolts right to it at that point. Also, not sure what AC lines they had you buy but I don't think there is any "direct fit" AC line for a 92-95 with a B series compressor...

akire45

well everything with the compressor was put in.. I just got the hoses but i just need to see whhere they go...

RyanA

Well, if you got the right parts, it will be pretty obvious where the parts hook up. If you got the wrong ones, the hose(s) may go in a direction that they should not. Before you pull them out of the bag, hold them up and make sure they look like they'll work.

Make sure to oil the ORings before you try to install the hoses. Make sure that you are not twisting any hard line while tightening and do not over tighten the bolts that hold the hoses to the compressor or condensor. Use a factory service manual or a Chiltons, etc, to obtain torque specifications. The 10mm headed bolts are typically around 12 nM but verify.

akire45

i did do that and i cant find out where the LONG hose goes i see where one end goes and the other i dont have a clue where it ends. Plus once the hoses are in all i have to do is add the freon..??

j_dee1st

i have a question for u akire. since you are installing A/C on a non AC car, besides buying a compressor and hoses wut else do i need to buy?

RyanA

Sounds to me like they got him Integra AC soft lines to put on his Civic hard line and condensor. Civic AC soft lines are both fairly short and terminate at about the center of the car near the gap between the radiator and condensor.

akire45

here we go i got some pics.. i dont really know what kind of compressor it is becuz when this one was put in the previous one was not fiting on the bracket bcuz it came from the single cam stock motor. soo the mechanic got a new one with the bracket... Now i dont really no what kind of compressor it is... I just found out that the hoses that i have purchased dont align right. I ordered 2000 integra hoses but they dont match up on both sides. Plus here are some pics. see if u can help me some more... I thank you guys for helping me out this is such a pain in the ***... thanks again...

RyanA

I circled the areas where the soft hoses should terminate. They go from the red circles on the compressor to the red circles between the radiator and condensor.

akire45

thank you... i did some research last night that the compressor is from a GSR... So the hoses that i bought are different so i neeed to exchange them... But thanks again dude