Hello all,
I am new here as I just purchased a 1993 K1500 4WD with the 5.7l. The truck runs great but needs a few things here and there including the air conditioning.
The AC Blows inside compressor cuts on etc. The condenser looks rotten, I mean it's in bad shape. So I was looking deeper into doing a full conversion but as I examine parts it looks like the following parts have been converted to R134 compatible parts already:
Accumulator/Dryer is newer looking with a sticker on top that says compatible with R12 and R134a
The lines all appear newer and have R134a fittings
Compressor looks original but no "obvious" leaks
So my thoughts are this, get a new condenser and the flush the system and pull a vacuum to see if there are any leaks once the new condenser is installed. If no leaks then use an ester lube and charge the system with R134a.
Does this sound like the correct route? Do I need to flush the system or just test for leaks once I replace the condenser?
Thanks in advance for any help!
I am new here as I just purchased a 1993 K1500 4WD with the 5.7l. The truck runs great but needs a few things here and there including the air conditioning.
The AC Blows inside compressor cuts on etc. The condenser looks rotten, I mean it's in bad shape. So I was looking deeper into doing a full conversion but as I examine parts it looks like the following parts have been converted to R134 compatible parts already:
Accumulator/Dryer is newer looking with a sticker on top that says compatible with R12 and R134a
The lines all appear newer and have R134a fittings
Compressor looks original but no "obvious" leaks
So my thoughts are this, get a new condenser and the flush the system and pull a vacuum to see if there are any leaks once the new condenser is installed. If no leaks then use an ester lube and charge the system with R134a.
Does this sound like the correct route? Do I need to flush the system or just test for leaks once I replace the condenser?
Thanks in advance for any help!