The Detailed E30 R-134a Conversion Thread/DIY

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  • Falconer
    Advanced Member
    • Mar 2011
    • 156

    #136
    Originally posted by glucklich21
    AutohausAZ has a PF condenser for $103 shipped, it's cheaper than the old Behr replacement and is a drop in replacement.d.
    Is this it? The Nissens one?

    Find Nissens, 94172 A/C Condenser 64538391509NIS at discount prices in our extensive BMW auto parts catalog. AutohausAZ offers a large selection of Nissens parts online. 1 per car. Fits BMW 325i, M3, 318i, 325is, 325e, 325iC, 325iX, 325, 318iC. 64531371843 64531375205 64531466050 64538391024 64538391509 94172
    1981 320is, Alpine White, 5 speed (Sold)
    1992 318is, Brillantrot, 5 speed (Sold)
    1996 328i, Montreal Blau, 5 speed (Sold)
    1991 325i Coupe, Alpine White II, 5 speed (Current)

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    • glucklich21
      E30 Mastermind
      • Apr 2010
      • 1912

      #137
      Yes.

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      • Falconer
        Advanced Member
        • Mar 2011
        • 156

        #138
        Prompt answer, A++ service, would post in OP's threads again.
        1981 320is, Alpine White, 5 speed (Sold)
        1992 318is, Brillantrot, 5 speed (Sold)
        1996 328i, Montreal Blau, 5 speed (Sold)
        1991 325i Coupe, Alpine White II, 5 speed (Current)

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        • glucklich21
          E30 Mastermind
          • Apr 2010
          • 1912

          #139
          lol

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          • colton135
            Noobie
            • Mar 2013
            • 13

            #140
            If you can track it down R-414b, dupont came out with a direct swap for R-22. You dont need to change the condenser, evaporator, metering device or the compressor. Im running it right now and it works great.

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            • jrobie79
              R3VLimited
              • Mar 2006
              • 2521

              #141
              is that the cheapest people are finding for a condenser? $100?
              1991 318is --- currently not road worthy
              1991 318i ---- 308K - retired

              Originally posted by RickSloan
              so if you didnt get it like that did you glue fuzzy oil to the entire thing?

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              • 997_rich
                Member
                • Feb 2013
                • 48

                #142
                So, my old r12 dryer had two pressure switches. My new 134a dryer has only one switch. should i just double up the wires both going to the same switch?

                Everything else is done so i'm stoked to get this thing charged.

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                • 997_rich
                  Member
                  • Feb 2013
                  • 48

                  #143
                  further pics of my pressure switch question.
                  Attached Files

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                  • Dj Buttchug
                    R3V OG
                    • Jun 2010
                    • 7633

                    #144
                    Just finished installing all my ac parts as well as the PF condenser. Im running the stock aux fan. Charging up tomorrow will post results

                    Turbo M42 Build Thread :Here
                    Ig:ryno_pzk
                    I like the tuna here.
                    Originally posted by lambo
                    Buttchug. The official poster child of r3v.

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                    • uturn
                      E30 Modder
                      • Dec 2010
                      • 987

                      #145
                      That connects to another pressure switch. pre-'91 e30s had two separate switches.

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                      • 997_rich
                        Member
                        • Feb 2013
                        • 48

                        #146
                        Ok, I've got a High+low pressure switch in one housing from an E36. Pic attached here. Which connector is the high switch and which one is the low switch?

                        Thanks
                        Attached Files

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                        • kickinindian
                          R3VLimited
                          • Jan 2012
                          • 2327

                          #147
                          Originally posted by colton135
                          If you can track it down R-414b, dupont came out with a direct swap for R-22. You dont need to change the condenser, evaporator, metering device or the compressor. Im running it right now and it works great.
                          hmm might go that route 0.0
                          or this stuff http://www.redtek.ca/

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                          • caesar101
                            Noobie
                            • Sep 2011
                            • 16

                            #148
                            Originally posted by 997_rich
                            Ok, I've got a High+low pressure switch in one housing from an E36. Pic attached here. Which connector is the high switch and which one is the low switch?

                            Thanks
                            Check for continuity, the low pressure would be open circuit with the switch uninstalled. The High would be closed.

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                            • Mad Chemist
                              Wrencher
                              • Nov 2011
                              • 226

                              #149
                              Here is the updated link for the A/C fan http://www.ebay.com/itm/14-Reversibl...item4848d46e8c

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                              • Dj Buttchug
                                R3V OG
                                • Jun 2010
                                • 7633

                                #150
                                just finished charging my system after installing the new parts. This is the coldest AC EVER!

                                At idle my vent temp is 36 degrees.

                                Turbo M42 Build Thread :Here
                                Ig:ryno_pzk
                                I like the tuna here.
                                Originally posted by lambo
                                Buttchug. The official poster child of r3v.

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