Date:         Fri, 6 Aug 2004 22:03:38 -0700
Reply-To:     Robert Lilley <RClilleyjr@COX.NET>
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From:         Robert Lilley <RClilleyjr@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Is there a better Upgraded compressor for the 88 up 2.1L?
Comments: To: gary hradek <hradek@YAHOO.COM>
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<<<Maybe but I am guessing that it just gets too hot

above 95 to keep the engine cool enough to have the

engine run and run the ac at the same time.   Even

with the ac off that high speed fan runs when the

temperature gets above 95.>>>

I would suspect that you might have a problem with your cooling system and
or engine, not related to the A/C if the high speed fan comes on above 95.
Because I live in Mesa, AZ and even when the temps go above 110 with the A/C
on full, I have yet had my high speed fan come on while driving in stop and
go traffic.  The temp needle goes about a needles width above the LED.  I do
not recall the second speed has kicked in either, just the low speed.



You might have you're fan resister that went bad and was wired to bypass the
second speed position.





What I am planning to do the A/C is:



Replace the condenser with a parallel flow unit about the same size as
stock, maybe a bit bigger that fits in the stock location to improve
efficiency.

Replace the expansion valve

Replace the seals

Replace the receiver/dryer

Replace the stock three blade fan with a 7 bladed fan (trimmed a few MM to
fit in the stock location) This will get a bit more air flowing over the
condenser.

Possibly replace the evaporator with a more efficient unit (If I can find a
source)





Robert