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by Tim
Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:25 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Sourcing R12 240sx compressor
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Sourcing R12 240sx compressor

Internals of your core have to turn. Then we treat it as a Reman unit on our website. Additionally, you would need to send the core (s) to our compressor shop. They have the final answer on whether it is rebuildable and whether it would pass the post-build tests.

Your first step is to inspect the ...
by Tim
Fri Jun 27, 2025 7:01 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: High side line blowing off
Replies: 3
Views: 264

Re: High side line blowing off

Let me check in the morning what is still available. Something like this will help, depending on the line size. Unconfirmed, as I'm not on the company computer

10 or more of Repair Kit #12
3 of the Repair Kit #10
zero availbitly on #6 & #8

https://www.ackits.com/image/cache/catalog/import/16870 ...
by Tim
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:34 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Honda Accord AC leak
Replies: 10
Views: 3023

Re: Honda Accord AC leak


Thank you, this helps. Based on the photo, the dye appears to be more concentrated along the seam where the "peanut" connector mates with the condenser, so I suspected the O-ring could be the culprit. If the leak is due to corrosion, the corrosion should be on the "inner" surface that is not ...
by Tim
Wed Jun 25, 2025 7:01 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Sourcing R12 240sx compressor
Replies: 5
Views: 732

Re: Sourcing R12 240sx compressor


Did you call Tim at ACKits.com to discuss? He might be able to help you.

If someone calls, they will need to leave a message. I screen all calls anymore. The telemarketers and people just using our resources for free has gotten out of hand. Sad position to take, but better mentally than being ...
by Tim
Mon Jun 16, 2025 6:35 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2008 Tundra strange (to me) issue
Replies: 4
Views: 1466

Re: 2008 Tundra strange (to me) issue

JohnHere wrote: Mon Jun 16, 2025 3:44 pm If you're charging by pressures instead of by weight, you've most likely overcharged the system, causing the safety valve to vent refrigerant.
Always charge by specs. We are so far from the retrofit pressure charts at this point, IMO.
by Tim
Mon Jun 09, 2025 7:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Vintage air problem
Replies: 8
Views: 3664

Re: Vintage air problem

I asked the other day if it was a preset thermostat. The rotary dial, when turned completely clockwise, will not cycle.
by Tim
Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Vintage air problem
Replies: 8
Views: 3664

Re: Vintage air problem

These systems typically require a specific amount of refrigerant. Check the instructions or contact them for the current capacity. Does this system have a preset thermostat? Is the probe inserted correctly to the proper depth?
by Tim
Fri Jun 06, 2025 5:19 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Suction line size
Replies: 1
Views: 1511

Re: Suction line size

Sorry for the late response. If you can build a #12 suction line. That would be best overall. In many cases, they use a #10 due to the availability of fittings.
by Tim
Mon Jun 02, 2025 10:47 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
Topic: Vacuum Procedure Question
Replies: 9
Views: 9627

Re: Vacuum Procedure Question

Thank you for the support.