The Detailed E30 R-134a Conversion Thread/DIY

[noid]

I don't know why anyone struggles with converting to R134a, just run R12a.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Are you sure it's the right dryer?

[cory58]

I've bought quite a few Behr driers and not one has had a male fitting or a schrader valve. You don't want something to keep thenswitch from bleeding down.

Agree 100%. Just wondering if anyone has removed that fitting. It looks like the base is part of the casting, and the Schrader valve part is pressed in, which would mean that drier is not compatible with the HPS.

[jeffnhiscars]

I've bought quite a few Behr driers and not one has had a male fitting or a schrader valve. You don't want something to keep thenswitch from bleeding down.

[cory58]

Found a leak at one of the A/C drier connections on my Touring. The system is 134a converted.

I bought a new high pressure switch and Behr drier from AutohausAZ, and am hoping someone who's been through this can give me some advice before I unintentionally ruin the new drier.

Here is a pic of the new high pressure switch.

new high pressure switch 7.4.17 by cory58f5, on Flickr

Here is a pic of the port on the drier for the high pressure switch.

new drier 7.4.17 by cory58f5, on Flickr

So, the obvious problem - they both have male fittings. Does anyone know if the schrader valve fitting on the Behr drier is removable? The old drier I took off the car has a female port for the HPS.

Thanks, Cory

[jeffnhiscars]

Well, Photobucket can go fuck themselves.

Pics are in here:

http://s687.photobucket.com/user/glu...?sort=3&page=1

Add my middle finger to the Photobucket rant. They are asking more than Hulu, Netflix & Amazon Prime combined...for what...hosting a few 100 pics !!

End of rant :-)

[glucklich21]

Well, Photobucket can go fuck themselves.

Pics are in here:

http://s687.photobucket.com/user/glucklich21/library/Thread%20pics/AC%20Retrofit?sort=3&page=1

[glucklich21]

Yeah. I'll have to see what's going on there

[cncmastr]

Can't see pics anymore, just when I need to!!


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[micrors4racer]

Anyone else running a seiko compressor? my 92 Mtech came with this and the front flange behind the pulley is leaking so I need to purchase another compressor.

Is it wise to convert to the denso everyone seems to be running or just buy a reman seiko compressor? There doesn't seem to be much data on this specific model and its merits. From what I understand mounts are no longer being made for after market compressors so I am stuck with OEM options.

BMW part # : 6452 1386 464

Seiko Seiki part # : SS-811PB3

[fresh_TD]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...ompressor.html

other than the top plate difference not sure what else is different between the denso models

You use your old top plate from the old condenser. Comes with gasket and everything else you need

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[///M42 sport]

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/199...ompressor.html

other than the top plate difference not sure what else is different between the denso models

[fresh_TD]

read on this thread to go with seltec or sando but cant find specifics on where or model

I bought a denso.. no issues here

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[///M42 sport]

read on this thread to go with seltec or sando but cant find specifics on where or model

[fresh_TD]

just an FYI on my 318is, I was able to take out the condensor and fan without taking off the valence or bumper

I'm refreshing my AC now after owning my e30 for approx 15yrs. THanks for this post!
Anyone else get a reman or new compressor have suggestions on what brand?

Also other than OEM where else is there to source the ac lines?

I got my r134 compressor for my 318is from partsgeek. It was $200 shipped.

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