[V8] Re: random AC qeustion

[Coleman, David]

I too charged my system from the port on the accumulator (there's two
ports -- use the one that's closer to the front of the car).  I unbolted
the bracket that retains the unit and lifted the hydraulic reservoir out
and way so I could lift the dryer up to provide ample room for the
quick-connect.

Dave
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Goldberg
> Sent: Tuesday, July 26, 2005 11:34 AM
> To: @V8 list; J123fs at aol.com
> Subject: RE: [V8] Re: random AC qeustion
> 
> I used the port on the accumulator to charge my '91. However, 
> I found that I could not attach the 134a quick connect hose 
> to the standard straight conversion adapter.  The adapter is 
> too long and does not leave enough clearance between the 
> accumulator and the ABS control module to attach the hose.  I 
> found a right angle adapter at Advance Auto Parts that solved 
> my problem.  Bentley lists the port on the accumulator as the 
> "Low Pressure Service Valve".
> 
> Bentley lists the pressure switch by the header that is 
> yellow or green as the high pressure switch. It's been a 
> while and I really don't remember, but I am pretty sure I 
> took my high side readings from to port opposite this switch. 
> I can't locate my high side adapter to hook up to this port 
> to confirm for you.
> 
> The low pressure switch is under the cowl ("water tray") and 
> a second high pressure switch on the condensor.  I have never 
> had the cowl off, but if there is a port on the line with the 
> low pressure switch I don't see why you couldn't charge from there.
> 
> Jeff
> '91 V8Q
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of J123fs at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 10:20 PM
> To: v8 at audifans.com
> Subject: [V8] Re: random AC qeustion
> 
> 
> Hi all,
> Does anyone know, is the low pressure A/C port on a 91' the 
> one next to the header on the passenger side? My 90' V8 did 
> not have that port, only the one under the cowl with the low 
> pressure switch (the 91' has that port  too).
> Is the port down by the header also low pressure?....... my 
> quick back-tracking from the condenser says it is. The fact 
> that it seems it is standard location on most other vehicle's 
> low pressure port leads me to believe  it is also....but, 
> before I hook my 250 psi gauge to that port I want to 
> confirm.....lest it explode...guess I should not have sold my 
> Bentley...oh well.
> Thanks,
> Jack
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