A/c equipment?

[1990 shadow vnt]

Hello everyone,

I am trying to fix my a/c in the r/t. The compressor,condenser and the line from the top of the condesor is bad.I know, I know! Anyhoo, I am finding that all the stff is no longer available(what a shock).
What are some options for me? Does an 8 valve condenser fit? Could I replace all of the a/c stuff with a/c equipment from a differnt car and retrofit it in? The r/t compressor is really small. I'm sure someone has had this problem. I know many guys just take the a/c out, but I really would choose to fix and repair vs gut or leave broken. Thank you. Ryan

[rx2mazda]

The "search" function is your friend, stop being lazy

TIII A/C compressor

Condenser should work from plain spirit of same year, far as the lines......contact Cindy @ FWDPerformance or I think jackson has some spares he might part with for the right coin.

[1990 shadow vnt]

Hey,
Thank you! I must have missed this thread. I looked first though
I am looking into wheather or not all the spirits share the same condenser? I will call cindy on the a/c line availability.All input is welcome.

[Blue Iroc R/T]

The A/C compressor is T-III Specific. The one off a regular Spririt won't fit, due to interference with the intake manifold. I'm not sure about the condenser, but my guess is, they are all the same. But you should be able to pick up the lines and compressor by posting in the parts wanted. Like you said, several people have stripped the A/C out and don't want or need it.
Good Luck.

[1990 shadow vnt]

From what I read, the compressor is the same as a 99 land rover discovery and is available remanufactured for $300. If the condenser is the same as an 8valve, it is available new for $150. I am going to hold a 8valve condenser to mine in the r/t and match them up. I still am unsure if I need lines yet. I may just need a block valve for $35. Looking like for $500 Ill be running ice cold..
I appreciate everyones imput and look forward to any other valuable info.
Thanks. Ryan

[rx2mazda]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1990 shadow vnt From what I read, the compressor is the same as a 99 land rover discovery and is available remanufactured for $300.

Not true! the manufacturer is the the same (sanden TRF-105) but the model number is different(2214 vs. 2216). Also the LR compressor uses 4 mounting bolts and the TIII uses 3. Did you not read the link I gave you

Furthermore, the price to rebuild your compressor from that place went up from 195 to 245

[1990 shadow vnt]

Your right. I will have to send in mine to be rebuilt. I can order the condenser from them and I hear the block valve is best to buy from mopar. I plan on having the a/c stuff taken off the r/t this week or next and really looked over. I ran dye through and the bolt on the compressor is leaking,the condenser badly in the lower corner and the block valve is leaking too.
I may get lucky and only need a condenser if that bolt on the compressor is only loose. I hear there is a little gasket in the block valve.Maybe that gasket is shot. I am getting allot of help here.Thank you all.Ryan

[bansheenut420]

I have a rebuilt one with recipt. It has been used after the the rebuild, but not much. Its just taking up space in my garage, and I would love to see it help someone else out. Make me an offer if your interested.

[rx2mazda]

i sent you a pm and you said you would send me pics over a week ago

[charger R/T]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1990 shadow vnt From what I read, the compressor is the same as a 99 land rover discovery and is available remanufactured for $300.

Quote:

Originally Posted by rx2mazda Not true! the manufacturer is the the same (sanden TRF-105) but the model number is different(2214 vs. 2216). Also the LR compressor uses 4 mounting bolts and the TIII uses 3. Did you not read the link I gave you Furthermore, the price to rebuild your compressor from that place went up from 195 to 245

A little confusing here. The 2214 and 2216 models are both mopar units one is the TIII and the other is a full size van. The listing I made for the land rover looks identical to the TIII unit. It does have 3 mounting ears and the line location is the same unlike the dodge van unit. I was unable to confirm the land rover unit as a drop in with a TIII clutch. But searching ebay actions of used land rover units without plugs in the line holes it looks like there is a differance in the casting. I forget if the land rover unit or the TIII has grooves around the holes for O rings and the other does not. Other wise the land rover is the same trf105

Just an update my cheap a$$ still hasn't bought a condenser for my car so my reman compressor hasn't been used yet. Only 3.5 more months of summer down here to go. The ironic part is I have another Iroc R/T sitting in my garage I am working on that does not run and its A/C is still full after sitting almost 3 years and I won't use that condenser go figure.
Tim

[charger R/T]

here is a picture of the landrover unit

and the TIII and van unit. TIII on the right

Tim

[rx2mazda]

looks like the LR has a bigger pulley

[bansheenut420]

Im sorry. I totally forgot about that. Once I get home from work in the morning. I will get you some pics. lol Sorry about that. Its been a crazy week.

[1990 shadow vnt]

Update!!!
I did find out the condensers are not unique and is available new.Also the h-block is available new. Believe it or not I got a brand new,yes brand new a/c compressor. Brian slowe did all the work from his shop in Philly.He said a nearby ac shop had it in stock. I now have all new ac equipment and am running ice cold ac in the R/t. It wasn't cheap, but feels great on those humid days. Thanks everyone for your input and help.
Ryan

[djd's turbo]

^^Got some part numbers to share? That would be very helpful. Thanks. djd.