Currently my '90 Si has no a/c in it. The car came with a/c from the factory but everthing under the hood has been removed. I'm thinking about buying another '88-'91 civic of any sorts and then swap that working a/c system into my Si. Does anyone know of incompatabilites I might encounter or which parts I will have to be replace once the system is vented. Thanks!

 

no but you have to convert that A/c to that new type of a/c thats better for the ozone or whatever.

 

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No you don't. You can still buy r12 but it will be expensive. Don't go with the r134 conversions because the system is not built to handle the higher pressure of the r134 freon. Over time it will cause the system to fail.

 

i have been told the only thing you should have to replace would be the Dryer canister and maybe you're O-rings for fresh ones (might as well).

Vince

 

I'm going to be taking the A/C out of my car when i get it back, its an 89' CRX Si, let me know if you want it.
Brendan

 

I got a compressor as part of a a6 swap I got, what are the other parts I'm going to need...and how much of a pita is it for someone with basic mechanical skills to do? Are there any writeups? I've search a number of times but haven't found much. I'm an unemployed HT junkie so all I do all day is search for info on stuff.

 

I've heard the Dryer deal is a must. Thanks for all the input people!

 

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Vince</TD></TR></TABLE>

Replace the dryer and all o-rings, including the one at the tube on the expansion valve. Otherwise, you could end up losing your charge, necessitating an expensive recharge (especially if you go with R-12).

As for R134a, I would avoid it. Not only will your A/C be less reliable. But if you go R134a, you WILL experience decreased A/C performance. Especially on very hot days and while the car is sitting in traffic (as opposed to moving).

 

where do you get the orings? or can you just buy the off the self type ones?