Date:         Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:57:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
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From:         Keith Hughes <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Condenser Compatibility?
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> Date:    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:39:20 -0800
> From:    Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: Condenser Compatibility?
>
> Hey, who can tell me if the condenser from an '84 will work on a '90?
>
> If it's compatible, Blackbeard may have found his first donor!
>
> -Drew
>
Drew,

The '84 uses the split condenser, while the '90 uses the larger, solid,
condenser.  They're compatible for size, but the fittings are completely
different.  Split condenser fittings are on the side, later condenser
fittings are both on bottom.  You need to at least modify hoses and hose
end fittings for both supply and return.  If you're going to change hose
fittings, go with an aftermarket parallel flow style condenser, much
more efficient.  About $100 for the condenser (check out ackits.com).

Keith Hughes
'86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)