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Random questions retro fitting AC and washer jet

Hello All,

I have the washer pump and reservoir, and tank. I do not have squarer that goes in the center of the hood.

I read some years ago that 240 squirters could be fitted for use, anyone have experience with it; or other set up that worked?

Secondly is there a painless method of putting AC in the car?

Thanks!
greendread








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    Random questions retro fitting AC and washer jet

    greendread has postings under 120-130 series. So I guess he wants to install a winshield washer spray jet and AC into his 120-130 series. I believe he has a 122.

    Search the archives and you may find an answer.

    Anywhere around Philly you should have a host of junkyards for parts from Volvos and other makes with parts that should suit your windshield washer jet needs. I can't speak to performing sheet metal work create a whole that receives a sprayer. You should have wipers. You way want to consider two sprayers if using later model 120 to early 900 series nozzles. Other makes, like Mercedes, may use a single sprayer that broadcasts a horizontally wide, yet flat or slightly arced (higher in the middle) jet pattern from a single sprayer.

    Installing AC is another matter. You may get lucky and find some sort of plate or bracket that bolts to the engine block that will carry an AC (R-134 A) compressor, and piping and parts components. There may very well exist a complete aftermarket install kit for your 122. At the very least, search the brickboard archives and you may find other 110-130 series owners, as well as B16-B20 equipped Volvo autos with after market AC installs. Search the usual culprits like IPDUSA, FCP Groton, and maybe RPR and others for such kits.

    I've read many articles here and else where as to successful AC installs into the 444, 544, 110, 120, and 130 series as well as newer Volvo models. You are not alone and other threads and brickboard members can guide you.

    I have three 240s, and they have the AC systems, yet none of them work. Funny, that.

    Good luck.

    MacDuffed.
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    The AC Chill








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    Random questions retro fitting AC and washer jet

    You dont mention what model car you have , but assuming its an older one that never came with ac , , Get ahold of Jon at www.nostalgicairparts.com ( or look aroud the site first at add on evaporator kits for under dash or in dash kits ) I do a LOT of custom AC work and have delt with these folks for years. You can easily get brackets to fit a Sanden style 709 compressor onto most brick engines and the rest depends on how complicated you want to get and how neat you want it to be. If you just want cold and arent too concernened about looks and have the room, the one piece underdash units make things simple. The ducted units are more complicated, but they can be mounted anywhere including a trunk ( which also gives you the option of adding rear passenger vents:-) you run the front vent ducts up under the floor on in the headliner. Ducted units can be sheet metal boxed in the engine compartment as well.
    if it is a newer one , you would likely be better grabbing new replacement parts and building a system, but dont get used compressors, evaporators or condensors. I cannot count the number of times folks have brought me vehicle that they have pieced together systems from jusnkyards and came to masaying all they needed was hoses made up and a evac and charge and as I start shaking my head no, they dont understand, but once we start the all day long process of removing those parts and flushing the rusty crud out and adding line filters ( for which I tell them I'm not promising anything ), they start to get the picture. You can get a NEW compressor for less than a rebuilt one or even used in some cases. Cheaping out on this will cost you in the long run
    The only thing even remotely safe to get used is switches brackets and lines, ,make sure they come off something that is freshly unsealed and flush them out GOOD
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    -------Robert,:'00 XC70. '95 960, '93 940t, '90 240 wagon, '94 940SE, '84 240 diesel (she's sick) , '80 245 diesel, '86 740 GLE turbo diesel, '92 Ford F350 diesel dually








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    Random questions retro fitting AC and washer jet

    Do a search for aftermarket auto ac - you will see plenty of kits for old cars. My friend repairs/rebuilds old cars and hot rods and he often buys entire new systems.








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    As for your a/c question---depends what model Volvo you have. All the squirters except the earliest 140/160 mount the same way---a hole in the hood--stick the nozzle into place--splayed "legs" hold it there. -- Dave








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      Random questions retro fitting AC and washer jet

      There are many types of windshield washer nozzles that can be made to fit the hole in the hood and all will work well.

      The only painless A/C installation I can think of is a beautiful Swedish honey seated next to me blowing sultrily over a cup of ice in my direction while I am driving.

      Currently there are no made to fit A/C installation kits for older Volvos. I have sold several sets with parts from several sources with the customer buying all or some of the parts from us.

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      Eric
      Hi Performance Automotive Service (formerly OVO or Old Volvos Only)
      Torrance, CA 90502







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