songzunhuang wrote: ↑Mon May 23, 2022 4:54 pm
So that sketch you posted earlier was from my earlier efforts to completely overhaul my AC. Here's a link to the original if you want a bigger picture.
I should mention that the "hard line" at the bottom was replaced with hoses. I had to relocate the receiver/drier and the hardline no longer would work. I had meant to create a cleaner version of that picture one day...
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Also, here's a picture of my routing and the metallic wrap I used with zip ties to secure.
I happened to be swapping my plugs this weekend which made for a super clear picture. You can see the AC lines at the bottom of the picture and the one hose that passes close to the exhaust manifold that I wrapped.
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From what I've read so far, you are doing it all correctly.
One surprise for me was the cost of all the custom hoses. IIRC, it ended up being just over $300.
Aloha Song,
Yep, used your image as I was getting conflicting information mainly from REALOEM and a few others. After getting my hoses and fittings, I realized that my drier was too low to use the existing hardlines, so had to build a stand to lift it 2 inches. That let to the issue of hitting the air intake bellows.
Was able to figure it all out though. Decided to make ALL new lines instead of trying to make the old and new work together. I also finally sat down and read “It just needs a recharge” cover to cover and it really helped me with getting this thing closer to being complete.
Because I was originally trying to put the system back to OEM (didn’t know about the PF condenser, R-134 conversion, hoses, etc). With this new set (all four custom) hoses and the original set that I brought in from Germany, I’m into the cost of JUST hoses somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 (when you factor in shipping, crimping cost, etc).
I’m all in at this point, so hope to have it all installed and charged by the end of next month if not sooner. Definitely going to be using metallic wrap and steel ties.
Excited as this is getting closer and closer to completion.
Here’s a pic of the condenser with the fan installed as well as the drier stand. Have a new drier, using the old one for mock up.
Just gotta finish the plumbing and figure out the wiring so it functions like the original did. Don’t want to rely on a switch in the dash to remember to turn it on and off.