Volvo RWD 200 Forum

INDEX FOR 10/2025(CURRENT) INDEX FOR 8/2004 200 INDEX

[<<]  [>>]


THREADED THREADED EXPANDED FLAT PRINT ALL
MESSAGES IN THIS THREAD




  REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

A/C output on 240 200

posted by  Sjam on  Tue Aug 9 23:00 CST 2011
Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
last visit: Wed Oct 22 17:45 CST 2014
[RELATED]

This is probably a long shot, but is there any way to increase the output of cold air in my 1991 240 sedan. When the car is moving I get nice cold air. However, at idle, the cold air decreases noticeably. It has the R 134a freon and aside from the idle output, I am quite pleased. thanks.








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE Replies to this message will be emailed.    PRINT   SAVE 

    A/C output on 240 200

    posted by  Herb Goltz on  Wed Aug 10 07:42 CST 2011
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 13:23 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    I have heard that using a variable orifice valve will increase the efficiency, particularly at idle. It will involve opening the system to put it in.

    Good luck!








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    A/C output on 240 200

    posted by  Xraybob on  Wed Aug 10 06:18 CST 2011
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Fri Oct 24 05:32 CST 2014
    [RELATED]

    My '86 was converted to the 134a system about 8 yrs ago and I installed a pusher fan from a Mercedes 300D diesel engine and hardwired it into the a/c compressor so that when the compressor kick on, the fan does too. Works great and don't have to wait for no stinkin' pressure switch either. Hope this helps.
    --
    '86 sedan with 460,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission








  •   REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE    PRINT   SAVE 

    A/C output on 240 200

    posted by  JimN696 on  Wed Aug 10 04:23 CST 2011
    Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS] RSS Feed     [IGNORE ALL POSTS]
    last visit: Mon May 6 17:14 CST 2013
    [RELATED]

    Your 91 should have the "Pusher" fan in front of the a/c condenser. Check to make sure that is operational, because its purpose is to keep the air cool when the car is standing still. It is controlled by pressure in the a/c line, but a lot of people bypass that and make it manual or "on all of the time" when the a/c is on. The fan may not come on immediately when stopped, it will cycle on and off according to pressure, so you might have to wait a bit when you are checking it.
    --
    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=53563&id=1189132524&l=75a2564d60







<< < > >>



©Jarrod Stenberg 1997-2022. All material except where indicated.


All participants agree to these terms.

Brickboard.com is not affiliated with nor sponsored by AB Volvo, Volvo Car Corporation, Volvo Cars of North America, Inc. or Ford Motor Company. Brickboard.com is a Volvo owner/enthusiast site, similar to a club, and does not intend to pose as an official Volvo site. The official Volvo site can be found here.