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Boy Do I Need A/C Help! 93 240 200

posted by  RicoS on  Thu Jun 23 07:20 CST 2016
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I have a really clean 93 240. Problem is (judging by the squealing from hell of the drive belt) the A/C compressor locked up. The real problem is, the one mechanic I came to trust without question, closed his shop.

To make this matter worse, on another 93 a local shop recommended for A/C work which I was forced to use, botched a simple A/C o-ring replacement to the point of fracturing the endo of the NLA high pressure hose. Then, they charged me for their ineptness, while muttering something about how clueless Volvo engineers are.

So, I'm painted into the corner of gearing up for a first-time stab at A/C work.

My head is spinning from all that I have read so far, and filled with questions.

To get this ball rolling for me, whose compressor should I use? FCP has an OE Volvo compressor for (gulp) $630. Among others, Napa has one for MUCH less. The OE one appears to have some kind of sensor stuck on it in series with the clutch lead. The Napa compressor's hose connections appear to be configured a little differently than the OE part, but it does have high and low gauge ports.

Does anyone who has been down this road with a 93 have any suggestions as to whatever compressor to use which will not add unnecessary cost or aggravation for me in this new adventure?

Thanks, one and all,
Rich (near Pittsburgh)






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