Well, as someone else recently pointed out on the Opinions forum, summer is just around the corner. That means camping, fishing, and hunting, but not necessarily in that order. Also means that I need to find a way to resurrect my long-dead A/C.

I understand that Volvo changed to a rotary-style compressor in '86. I need to replace my existing compressor anyway (seized), so I figure that I might as well use one from an >'86. Is this feasible? Would I need the mounting bracket as well? Are there other options? How about a compressor from a Diesel? Or one from a large mid-80s GM sedan? Am I wrong to assume that the "bigger is better" principle applies here?

I've heard conflicting opinions about converting to r134a. A few indy. mechanics have told me that converting older Volvos is a waste of money because they will never blow as cold as they did with the original r12 setup. Others have said the cars that they have converted easily outperform any stock r12 system. R134a is also considerably more economical than r12 and I could (legally) charge my own system if I go this route. So, what's the "straight skinny"?

I've also been told that later model 240s have an electric fan on the condenser. Can one of these be retrofitted to my car? Appreciable gains for the effort?

Welcome any and all suggestions and feedback.

Thanks in advance.

-=Bob=-