AC SYSTEM

[GDE]

Hello,
My AC System on my 1970 FHC is not working anymore, i don't kow if it's the dryer, condenser, compressor or because there is no more gaz.
Anyway, does someone have the address of a AC SYSTEM specialist in Europe for classic car ? Because i don't need to buy a full new kit from the US.
Thank you in advance,
GDE

[Whitact]

Give Clayton Classics a try, their main business is heating and AC for all types of vehicles.
Cheers

[johnetype]

There's nothing particularly complicated or special about the E type A/C. I would suggest you just need to find a competent AC specialist and there must be one of those in Paris.

The first thing I would do is have the gas checked and refilled and go from there.

[Tom W]

The problem with the original system is that it probably used a gas that’s now obsolete (CFC based). Even if only one part is broken, you’ll likely have to rebuild the full system as the seals won’t be compatible with modern gas.

[johnetype]

The original system used R12 refrigerant and mineral oil as the lubricant. R12 hasn't been available for many years. The replacement for R12 is R134A with PAG or POE as the lubricant.

Changing from R12 to R134 requires the AC system to be flushed and adaptors fitted to the two gas ports. You would also replace the receiver/dryer but that's a service item anyway but you do not have to change the seals.

A R12 system converted to R134 will not be as efficient and the original R12 system but it will work and you may have to change the seals because the seals are worn out but not just because you've moved to "modern gas".

All easy work for a competent AC specialist.