I went and picked up the Rear AC from a Donor burb today. I think it was an 86, I picked it because it had grey interior pieces.
All went smoothly.
Note the long AC lines that run under the car
The first unit I looked at (and removed) was cracked, this one was in good shape:
Cover and side trim is in good shape ( I have some paint for it anyway )
Note the headliner cardboard, I grabbed this since its cut for the AC.
I also grabbed the blue headliner (mine is currently Grey)
Harrison:
There was a large gauge Purple wire connected to this ( condenser).
Can anyone confirm, but I think this is the "low/off/high" for the fan, right?
This is the combo switch for the rear window (top)
And Rear AC, hard to read but it says Lo OFF High
I have no idea what these wires go to, any wiring diagrams around?
Thoughts and questions:
1.) There is oil coming out of the lines... is that old refrigerant? I have read this should be cleaned out.
How should I clean it out? I have an air compressor, not sure what if anything I should spray in the lines.
2.) When I dropped the headliner I noticed that these things have NO insulation in the roof. No wonder it gets hot.
Anyone use that peel and stick sound/temp insulation stuff? I'm looking for a recommendation.
Seems like a no-brainer to insulate while I have the headliner down.
3.) I have read that these lines have o-rings that should be replaced and lubricated. Anyone have a source and some input on what to lubricate the o-rings with?
4.) when installing the rear cover, what else should I wire up there? Lights? Speakers? Disco ball?
Thanks for the help!