Hi- the car is an s52 swapped e30 m3. Ever since the swap was done almost ~5 years ago I've felt the AC wasn't cooling properly- it blows cold air, just barely. When it is 100+* outside (thanks Arizona) the AC is practically in-effective.
It has a new e30 condenser & new e36 compressor. I took it somewhere locally to have the system evac & filled. They 'resealed both compressor fittings, resealed discharge fitting at condenser with new o-rings, added pag oil, dye, and charged the system with R134A.
I stumbled past this fantastic thread: The Detailed E30 R-134a Conversion Thread/DIY - which led me to question other elements in my systems setup:
I will be grabbing a diy can of R134a later to to check if its just low on refrigerant.
It has a new e30 condenser & new e36 compressor. I took it somewhere locally to have the system evac & filled. They 'resealed both compressor fittings, resealed discharge fitting at condenser with new o-rings, added pag oil, dye, and charged the system with R134A.
I stumbled past this fantastic thread: The Detailed E30 R-134a Conversion Thread/DIY - which led me to question other elements in my systems setup:
- e30 uses "Tube & Fin style condenser" (pic of mine), though mine is 'new', would replacing this with a 'Parallel Flow Condenser' make a big difference?
- With the R134A do I need to change my "pressure switch"?
- With the R134A do I need to change my "receiver/dryer"?
- With the R134A do I need to change my "evaporater/expansion valve"?
I will be grabbing a diy can of R134a later to to check if its just low on refrigerant.
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