sonic98gt

Okay, being the cheapskate I am, I'm thinking about buying the $20-40 "do-it-yourself" recharge/reconditioning kits to get my A/C back to keeping me cool. Mine's a '98 GT, but I'm assuming the A/C units are the same on all models.

Thanks!

joker

Never done one on a stang, but I put one of the retorfit/ recharge kits from Advance Auto on my 88 lincoln Mark VII. Very easy to install the adapters, and easy to follow instructiuons regarding filling the a/c. Just be sure not to overcharge the system. My car held the three cans of refrigerant/oil that came with the kit and is pretty cold considering the age of the car. I will probably add one more can as long as it doesnt raise the pressure too much.

sonic98gt

Thanks Joker, good to hear. I figured, after reading some of the manufaturers notes online, this was something I could tackle, but was concerned about how well it worked.

Thanks again.

joker

No problem man As long as there arent any leaks in your a/c system to cause it to leak out the coolant, then it does pretty well.

35thGT

I put some of the new stuff in my beater 89 Ranger. Worked great.

1999 Black 35th GT

I get it done at my buddy's shop for $20 If it weren't for him I would do it myself on the Stang too. My father used the kit when he had his 93 Subaru. Worked great and lasted up until the day I sold it this March.

sonic98gt

Thanks everyone! As it turns out, I did some checking on the system as suggested by Advance Auto and found that the clutch on the compressor isn't engaging. Maybe I'll have to spend some of my hard-earned money...

conv_stang

check your fuses, i had the same problem on my 92 when i tried to recharge it. i had a blown fuse

Scootr

If you're low on freon that will cause the compressor not to kick in as well,just a thought.

sonic98gt

Yup, agreed. I think I'm fINALLY going to go buy the stuff tomorrow. Thanks for the input all!

sonic98gt

The end story, if anyone cares. Seems there's something more to it than a low charge on the coolant. I checked the preasure on the system with the guage that comes with the kit and it showed a full charge. Guess I'll have to spend my hard earned money and have my mech. look at it. Darn.

Thanks for the suggestions.

forddude1416

Well, the important thing now is, you know definatly that it doesn't need a recharge. So you tried atleast.