need help with A/C
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need help with A/C
hey guys where i live temps reach 105+ and my eg doesnt have ac and i was wondering 2 things
fisrt What do i need to get ac into my car? condenser, fan, lines? my car was never equiped with AC it even has the ac button covered
next can i get parts off a sedan, coupe 92-95? i have a 94 civic dx hatch thanks for the help guys
fisrt What do i need to get ac into my car? condenser, fan, lines? my car was never equiped with AC it even has the ac button covered
next can i get parts off a sedan, coupe 92-95? i have a 94 civic dx hatch thanks for the help guys
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From: Mustard Belt
Re: need help with A/C
Shouldn't matter what body you get it out of (sedan, coupe, hatch..)
probably the most economical route is to go to a junk yard and pull the complete system.
you'll need the evaporator box from under the dash, the A/C button from the control panel, the compressor, compressor belt tensioner pulley, all the lines, the condensor, condensor fan, condensor mount bracket, the dryer (i think EG's have them in the frame behind the driver's side headlight, like the EK's)...oh, compressor bolts. you should have the torque mount/compressor bracket already on your car.
i live in SC so all of our DX and CX models not equipped with A/C from the factory had it dealer installed. i've not had the chance to look at one pryor to the install so i don't know what wiring you'll need to do, or if it's there and just needs to be hooked up.
***and if you want a visual of everything you need, just check out all of the images on Majestic Honda
probably the most economical route is to go to a junk yard and pull the complete system.
you'll need the evaporator box from under the dash, the A/C button from the control panel, the compressor, compressor belt tensioner pulley, all the lines, the condensor, condensor fan, condensor mount bracket, the dryer (i think EG's have them in the frame behind the driver's side headlight, like the EK's)...oh, compressor bolts. you should have the torque mount/compressor bracket already on your car.
i live in SC so all of our DX and CX models not equipped with A/C from the factory had it dealer installed. i've not had the chance to look at one pryor to the install so i don't know what wiring you'll need to do, or if it's there and just needs to be hooked up.
***and if you want a visual of everything you need, just check out all of the images on Majestic Honda
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Re: need help with A/C
Shouldn't matter what body you get it out of (sedan, coupe, hatch..)
probably the most economical route is to go to a junk yard and pull the complete system.
you'll need the evaporator box from under the dash, the A/C button from the control panel, the compressor, compressor belt tensioner pulley, all the lines, the condensor, condensor fan, condensor mount bracket, the dryer (i think EG's have them in the frame behind the driver's side headlight, like the EK's)...oh, compressor bolts. you should have the torque mount/compressor bracket already on your car.
i live in SC so all of our DX and CX models not equipped with A/C from the factory had it dealer installed. i've not had the chance to look at one pryor to the install so i don't know what wiring you'll need to do, or if it's there and just needs to be hooked up.
***and if you want a visual of everything you need, just check out all of the images on Majestic Honda
probably the most economical route is to go to a junk yard and pull the complete system.
you'll need the evaporator box from under the dash, the A/C button from the control panel, the compressor, compressor belt tensioner pulley, all the lines, the condensor, condensor fan, condensor mount bracket, the dryer (i think EG's have them in the frame behind the driver's side headlight, like the EK's)...oh, compressor bolts. you should have the torque mount/compressor bracket already on your car.
i live in SC so all of our DX and CX models not equipped with A/C from the factory had it dealer installed. i've not had the chance to look at one pryor to the install so i don't know what wiring you'll need to do, or if it's there and just needs to be hooked up.
***and if you want a visual of everything you need, just check out all of the images on Majestic Honda
thanks i got most of the parts and i got the r134a system too!
since you been the most helpfull can you tell me things i can replace like the evap canister or rubber 0 rings stuff like that? here is a pic
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From: Mustard Belt
Re: need help with A/C
it's a good idea to use a new filter/dryer (canister) just to keep the system clean. if it were me, i would replace every o-ring i could see. and whether you replace or reuse o-rings, make sure to lube them a little with PAG oil. (i'm pretty sure that's the right stuff... if you have a good autoparts store in your area they should be able to recommend the right oil)
otherwise just get everything clean, you can get A/C flush (just read directions on the bottle) to clean inside. i've even been successful using brake parts cleaner and then blowing it out with compressed air.
one more thing, if you can add dye with the refrigerant or use pre-dyed R134a you can check everything for leaks once it's together and running.
otherwise just get everything clean, you can get A/C flush (just read directions on the bottle) to clean inside. i've even been successful using brake parts cleaner and then blowing it out with compressed air.
one more thing, if you can add dye with the refrigerant or use pre-dyed R134a you can check everything for leaks once it's together and running.
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