How to find low side service port for 1991 240?

Discussion in 'Volvo 240' started by twb01, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. twb01

    twb01 Guest

    I purchased a recharge kit and have a shop/repair book, but no roadmap
    (pictures or description) to recharge the AC.
     
    twb01, Jul 2, 2009
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  2. twb01

    James Sweet Guest


    How low is it? If it's empty you'll need to replace the filter/dryer and
    pump it down with a vacuum pump before recharging. You will also want to
    replace all the O-rings in the system and inspect carefully for damaged
    hoses.

    Doesn't this system use R12? It's worth updating it to R134a, that
    refrigerant is FAR cheaper, and you can buy it off the shelf. You have
    to be licensed to buy R12 and other CFC compounds and the stuff costs a
    fortune.

    IIRC the low side port is on the back of the compressor. The R134
    conversion kit for the 700 series comes with a fitting that adds new
    service ports up by the filter/dryer, not sure if the 240 is the same,
    but the AC in the 90s 240s is very similar to that in the 700s.
     
    James Sweet, Jul 2, 2009
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  3. twb01

    twb01 Guest

    I do not know the system pressure. I found a port on the side of the
    compressor facing the firewall, (next to it is a letter "D"). Having a
    bit of trouble getting the adapter to fit to get a pressure reading
    (using an off-the-shelf R134a kit).
     
    twb01, Jul 3, 2009
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