Jeffstiva gets a/c

[gottafesty]

I just finished up installing a/c on the Jeffstiva today. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it might be. It's a factory system I took off my black 92. It didn't have a belt so I really didn't know if it worked or had some other issues. But it's charged up and working now. The oddest thing was getting a belt for it. The belt NAPA said was the right fitment was way too small. So I asked for a larger one which was too big. As they say, "third time's a charm." The third one fits perfectly. The system runs quietly and cools quickly. Now I just need some real hot weather to see how well it can keep up.

[scitzz]

I need to do that...

[SIBladerunner]

Nice, how much did it cost you to set it all up? I might want to put A/C in mine if its not that expensive.

[worfdog]

i have had all the stuff to put air in my 1988 festiva for three years now but have not gotten around to putting it in yet. hopefully soon before it gets to hot.

[nEighter]

thats cool! I have a similar project for my S10. I am going to put cruise control in. Have all the stuff -minus a couple plugs Hope it stays working for you!

[freshtiva]

COOL ! I think I might try that this year. I have a good working a/c in Jerry that should be in Redford. Remember how you did it in case I need some advise.

[gottafesty]

Nice, how much did it cost you to set it all up? I might want to put A/C in mine if its not that expensive.

$700.00


Well maybe not quite. I bought a dented up 92 gl with a/c for $500 plus a $100 in gas for my Uncle to bring it up on a trailer. $55.00 for an R134 conversion kit at NAPA. $30.00 on a guage manifold for charging and a vacumm pump. (Actual cost of those was more, but I split it with my Dad and brother) $12.00 for a belt. Some o-rings, forgot how much.


The tools can be reused. The 92 gl still drives minus the a/c. I've still got a can of R134 with oil left over from the conversion kit and also some o-rings left. If it stays working, it'll be the best $$$ for upgrade feature on the car.

Actual cost of the upgrade in my case is less than $50.00 not counting time.

[gottafesty]

i have had all the stuff to put air in my 1988 festiva for three years now but have not gotten around to putting it in yet. hopefully soon before it gets to hot.

Whatcha waitin' fer?????

COOL ! I think I might try that this year. I have a good working a/c in Jerry that should be in Redford. Remember how you did it in case I need some advise.

Sure thing. But I'm sure you'll do just fine. It's pretty easy.

[gothguydante]

i just put a new a/c belt on mine yay! took the old one off near winter to get better gas mileage and well it was looking pretty ragged so i didn't want it to break and cause any damage so i said heck with it and took it off...

[Damkid]

so far, i haven't seen a festy originally from canada that came from factory with A/C

[gottafesty]

Does it get warm enough in Canada for a/c??? :lol:

[Damkid]

Does it get warm enough in Canada for a/c??? :lol:

:lol: well where i live, i'm actually more south than 3/4 of Michigan

so yes it does got hot in the summer time :lol:

[m715]

Hmm.... so you used the wiring harness from the FI car on your carb car? It has a different harness, that's why I ask. If yours is working, maybe I *can* use that FI harness I have to install that 3rd syatem I have. Yhe carb harness has an *amplifier* built in to the harness that mounts by the evaporator box. This may be good news for Shtinky! He has missed his A/C since I stole it back for Red Car! Tell me how it does, and if you have any idle step up issues!

Michael

[gottafesty]

Actually, I took the system out of the 92 which is FI and put it in the 90 which is FI. So, I don't know about the carb wiring issues if there are any and/or what they might be. Sorry. :dontknow:

[m715]

That's right, Jeffsteva is a 90. I don't know why I thought that I would get off that easy. Wishful thinking maybe?
Michael