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Re: a/c junk R-134 conversion- George Swift 240-260 1984

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I exchanged the whole accessories bracket with p/s pump and a/c compressor from a 91 B230 240 onto a 1984 245 w/B21FTI and man is it ever an improvement. It quietens down the engine/driveline noise more than you would ever imagine. Apparently there is a good deal of noise that comes from the old style p/s pump with its less than fantastic bushings into the steering gear and is broadcast as noise through the steering column whether a/c is on or off but especially when its on. Everything bolted up and fit. The p/s high pressure hose had to be bent but screwed directly into new pump. I had to get a splice in low side charging port fitting as the compressor I used had no charge valves on it. (90 and before would have had these).

When you did the r134a cahngeover did you not also replace evaporator? The Volvo kit for up to 90 on 240's has an evaporator in it that is more efficient than the original. You still have the condenser efficiency issue to deal with and the resultant idle speed performance issues.






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