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[Tom Greenleaf]

I still drive (fair weather only) an '89 Full Size Ford product still all OE R-12! Good point on the condenser the junky one for 134a HERE mind you in...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Think hard about converting now some questions for you and thoughts:
Just how nice is this now quite old truck? By any chance is it all or mostly...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Are you sure of that charge amount? Can't look that up you would go by an original sticker stating that if it's original. Still cycling no codes. This...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Welcome jack4,
A/C isn't DIY or "armature" friends - web BS and all this vehicle would be a high end one to deal with dual A/C more than...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Check warranty with the maker and should be no problem dump the PAG totally out, flush thru mineral and spin new with plenty as well. Don't use a solvent...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Yes! Unfortunately the problem isn't always easily fixed. "Black Mold" of assorted allergens unknown - bugs, foliage from how and where a thing...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Same here and good luck for a lasting fix. No joy in failures. A/C is just a very fussy sport to put it lightly,

[Tom Greenleaf]

Hmmmm? I'm not looking it up till we hear back. Either way check the dang air gap with a feeler gauge just because. Then just how did your recharge...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Tom Greenleaf:
Your attached image is only a thumbnail, and clicking on it didn't bring up the big image. The leaves and debris in the evaporator...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Can't compare it to a transverse engine Civic! Did you test the air flow yet? What did you find? It either works real well or is the problem now. ...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Yes - Just do not know which ones it's on some "Asian" designs like Toyota I think trips/burns in high heat would cut power off to clutch right...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Try a couple first steps first: Either order when car is cold just check static pressure not running compare that with temp where it is not a forecast....

[Tom Greenleaf]

A reason maybe: What or who made those fans? They don't channel air thru even whole condenser and round shroud inside by the time engine coolant is...

[Tom Greenleaf]

James - you called this all new and original. Nobody used 134a TMK for model year 1989 just maybe a SAAB something came thru about 1991, 1993 could be...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Totally spot on CJB. I went thru 3 new bimetal fan clutches on a car I still have NONE pull strong when hot nor spin/coast when cold as they are meant...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Welcome! OK - all new parts then this? I only think I know why. If using the OE listed charge and true new still made new replacement parts if only...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Welcome George. Testing my memory for this. TMK LPCO right on accumulator goes directly to clutch coil from there but no power there. It's just an...

[Tom Greenleaf]

For all I know it defaulted to that normally if any failure was seen. This is computer controlled and may take one to reset it? Can't know that either...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Marks152: You can't just check pressure and know it's full even if this was operating properly. You also are caught up with credibility of this Autodata...

[Tom Greenleaf]

Just a note if that self seals or not?: Look hard at new one if it has a pin that would depress a valve much like a tire valve you are "probably"...