So I need to get a Condenser, Reciever/Drier and all plumbing for my 5.0 swapped 88 TC. I may have most of the parts lying around from parted out Fox Mustangs, but if not, is it ok to use junkyard parts? I mean, of course I'd need to make sure they don't have leaks....but would there be other issues? I just can't see paying $150 for a new condenser and what not, when the parts are all over!
Never buy a JY accumulator/drier, the desiccant will be used up. Buying a liquid line (with the orifice tube inside) isn't a real good idea because it could be clogged. The high-side line is normally ok unless there is a ler on it (lers can contain contaminants that cannot be flushed out). Tube/fin condensers are ok, but parallel flow condensers are not (they are almost impossible to properly flush). All Foxes have tube/fin condensers.
i have what i think is a good A/C condensor and a couple good lines from when i removed my A/C from my car, it at least looks like its in good condition, it was just left in my car when i baught it even though it didnt have the other half of lines or A/C pump, if you want to make me an offer and pay for shipping id be more than happy to get rid of it.
Buy new parts. There are too many potential problems you can have with used AC parts and some of those parts are reeeallly undesireable to change more than once.
It's worth the money to get parts you know are good.
Ok, I guess I'll go new with most of the parts. I have a good compressor and I think I can find a good condenser.
What else do I all need and where can I get the parts? I know I need a drier (new), I have my evap core, then there's the plumbing. But I don't really understand what's all in there...
hey, look here: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?t=7162 ive got some Ac parts in there
Ok, so i figured out where I'm gonna get my condenser and drier. But where can I get the lines I need? Also, can someone tell me what the specific lines run between and what they are called? thanks!
Anyone?!? I'm still having some problems finding replacement lines. I found them on autozone.com but the links for the suction, discharge and liquid lines lead to the same part... Where can I find all three?!?
partsamerica.com
rockauto.com
ackits.com
acsource.net
Good luck dude. My car spent five weeks in the shop while they were searching for the liquid line. They never found it and had to reuse my old one. Luckily, it was still good.
They couldn't find it because they didn't know squat about Fox bodies.
-even tho the discharge line in obsolete, all three hoses can be had thru your local ford dealer..........
I have a condenser out of a 93 mustang (the owner removed all his working a/c stuff) I was keeping it in case mine went bad. If you want to work out a deal on it let me know. Or like another poster said you might be better buying new...
Hard to find a mechanic that does anymore man, at least around here.
A reputable A/C shop is worth its weight in gold
I replaced just the Dryer/with line and the orifice tube/line. All other parts are from my parts cars. I did replace the clutch(again used)and the idler bearing(new)on the compressor a couple of years ago, but the clutch was about shot when I first reinstalld the system back in '02. BTW I'm still circulating good ole R-12, it will about freeze you out(ask the wife).
em, actually, it was easy!! LOL i think three of those links had the parts. The one I went with had 2-3 brands of all three lines, they are already in the mail!