What have you done to your Festiva today!?

[Chobobulous]

%$@$ this $#@ damned a/c system.

The only drier I could find with the fittings at 180 degrees just came today, and the fittings are a hair too big for these lines.

#!@$ me, I would buy an oddball a/c system that you can't find the one part that needs to be replaced when the system is opened.


*sigh*

http://m.autozone.com/autozone-mobile/en/parts/1989-Mazda-323/A-C-Receiver-Drier/_/N-ihfhaZ91sfu?searchText=receiver%20drier

Try that one?

[TorqueEffect]

I had the same problem with one I ordered last year (I gave it away).

Here is the one I Used (Factory Air on my 89 automatic and 90 5 Speeds). I ordered one and only paid $10.09 including shipping from Amazon. Wasn't sure it was the right one but it is the perfect fit.
I ordered two more and now the cheapest I can get the same ones for is $13.24 each shipped. So I ordered two more to put on the shelf.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006A2SOIC/...190_TE_3p_dp_1

Not correct, unless you can bend the lines to hook up to fittings at 90 degrees.

I think I found the proper one though when I miss typed the part number. But super damned expensive.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcraft-YL-159-A-C-Receiver-Drier-YL159-FOBZ19959A-/261399860484?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cdca55504&vxp=mtr

[1990new]

%$@$ this $#@ damned a/c system.

The only drier I could find with the fittings at 180 degrees just came today, and the fittings are a hair too big for these lines.

#!@$ me, I would buy an oddball a/c system that you can't find the one part that needs to be replaced when the system is opened.


*sigh*

I had the same problem with one I ordered last year (I gave it away).

Here is the one I Used (Factory Air on my 89 automatic and 90 5 Speeds). I ordered one and only paid $10.09 including shipping from Amazon. Wasn't sure it was the right one but it is the perfect fit.
I ordered two more and now the cheapest I can get the same ones for is $13.24 each shipped. So I ordered two more to put on the shelf.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006A2SOIC/ref=pe_385040_30332190_TE_3p_dp_1

[Chobobulous]

%$@$ this $#@ damned a/c system.

The only drier I could find with the fittings at 180 degrees just came today, and the fittings are a hair too big for these lines.

#!@$ me, I would buy an oddball a/c system that you can't find the one part that needs to be replaced when the system is opened.


*sigh*

Can you bring it somewhere and have them put new fittings on it.

I remember reading older escorts had same set up for ac. Maybe they still have the part?

[TorqueEffect]

%$@$ this $#@ damned a/c system.

The only drier I could find with the fittings at 180 degrees just came today, and the fittings are a hair too big for these lines.

#!@$ me, I would buy an oddball a/c system that you can't find the one part that needs to be replaced when the system is opened.


*sigh*

[1990new]

Just finished a complete re-do of the AC system on Trixie (my 89 automatic...the AC compressor clutch went out on her a couple weeks ago)
New compressor clutch, expansion valve, accumulator dryer, new manifold seals and all o-rings, denatured alcohol flush and recharge with PAG100 dye oil and 134a.
It's working great.. see no leaks so far.

[muleskinner]

Finally got some money to buy needed parts for Squig, Shadow, & Blue!

For squig: Got a set of struts all around, wheel seal baring's, & rotors.

For Shadow: Radiator fan sensor switch.

For Blue: A tune up kit. I put all the new stuff on Blue last night and switched out the air meter from the parts car (Silver Streak) to Blue & fixed the plug on it also. Blue runs good now with no stalling.

[Chobobulous]

You never did get back to me about those Nissan Sentra wiper arms. Whatever happened with those?

They are in a box on my window sill.

[TorqueEffect]

Im sure I might find it as I put the other bolts back in.

Today I stripped down the head and the intake for hot tanking. I got the turbo oil tee back on the engine mount and another random bracket that will attach the motor to the transmission. I also got the ac idler pully on the block as well as the alternator.

You never did get back to me about those Nissan Sentra wiper arms. Whatever happened with those?

[fastivaca]

...The owner came out to check out my Festiva, because he once owned one too!

It's surprising how many people I meet that used to own a Festiva....

[bravekozak]

Alignment day. Surprised to find out the previous owner reinstalled both top mounts backwards. Had to rotate both of them, plus I also needed eccentric bolts to bring the camber into spec. Rides great now. Some of the most powerful Mustangs in Ontario go next door to be super customized and go on the dyno. Hard to concentrate with all that power being unleashed. The owner came out to check out my Festiva, because he once owned one too!

[Chobobulous]

Im sure I might find it as I put the other bolts back in.

Today I stripped down the head and the intake for hot tanking. I got the turbo oil tee back on the engine mount and another random bracket that will attach the motor to the transmission. I also got the ac idler pully on the block as well as the alternator.

[TorqueEffect]

I would recommend installing a cabin air filter before putting it back in.
Also, it's a good time to replace the O-ring on the expansion valve.

Yeah, I will definitely look into a cabin air filter, and yes I should replace that o-ring on the expansion valve, I honestly didn't even think about a o-ring being there.

Do you happen to have a photo of the bolt that goes into the side of the compressor bracket and also holds the dipstick tube?

I cannot find this bolt anywhere.

I long since lost this bolt too. I honestly don't think it is necessary.

[bravekozak]

Pulled out the a/c evaporator so I could properly clean the dust out of it.

I would recommend installing a cabin air filter before putting it back in.
Also, it's a good time to replace the O-ring on the expansion valve.

[Chobobulous]

Put the a/c idler pulley on the block, repositioned the VAF with my newly installed red mushroom filter.

Pulled the home-made downpipe gasket, and installed a proper one I had laying around.

Pulled out the a/c evaporator so I could properly clean the dust out of it.

Do you happen to have a photo of the bolt that goes into the side of the compressor bracket and also holds the dipstick tube?

I cannot find this bolt anywhere.