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Sep 23, 2005 | 07:10 AM

cmsrally

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From: md

Need to Install A/c condenser...

Its for a 2000 civic LX
The dealer wants 450 to install it
how hard is it to install?
anyone have any instructions?
looking to save some money if possible....

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:10 AM

KtHaNxBai

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Re: Need to Install A/c condenser... (cmsrally)

easy to install,
make sure u have no freeon in ur lines,
2 10mm bolts and undo a cople misc, stuff.
das it.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:50 AM

cmsrally

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Sounds easy enouph
I understand I will need..
-condenser $100-120
-o-rings $?
-freon $15
-oil $?
-any special tools?
Is there any DIY how to's anywhere?

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:53 AM

JDM-97CX

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Re: Need to Install A/c condenser... (galaxykid70)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by galaxykid70 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">easy to install,
make sure u have no freeon in ur lines,
2 10mm bolts and undo a cople misc, stuff.
das it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Technically there should never be freon in his a/c system.

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:55 AM

JDM-97CX

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Re: (cmsrally)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cmsrally »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Sounds easy enouph
I understand I will need..
-condenser $100-120
-o-rings $?
-SUVA $15
-oil You can purchase refrigerant with poly alkaline glycol all ready in it $?
-any special tools?
Is there any DIY how to's anywhere?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sep 23, 2005 | 09:05 AM

Boosted EM1

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Re: (cmsrally)

If you need a condensor, i have one off of my 99-00 si.
email em1project@cfl.rr.com if you're interested. If not, it's cake to do, will take like 5-10 min.

Sep 23, 2005 | 07:18 PM

cmsrally

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From: md

Does the 134 you can get at Walmat have the oil in it?
If not, where to get it? Dealer?
Any Step by Step how tos anyone know of?

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Sep 23, 2005 | 08:06 PM

kkim

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Re: (cmsrally)

http://www.id-usa.com/how_to.asp

Sep 23, 2005 | 08:14 PM

cmsrally

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From: md

Nice site kkim, thnx.
that covers the recharge.

Is the condensor that easy to replace though?
Why is the dealer charging over 500 bux for a new condesor and recharge?

Sep 24, 2005 | 06:28 AM

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kleanlscivic

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Re: (cmsrally)

well i work at a dealership, its $75 hour. they charge so much b/c if a certified tech installs it it comes with a warranty. there is a book with all the labor times in it. so there it labor to replace the condensor and then also to evac and racharge the ac system. they are supose to follow a certain procedure in order to replace it like get all the stuff outta the ac lines and them take it off, the put back on, and evac and recharge. hope this helps!