Re: A/C output 86 4kCSQ

[raf40@oes.amdahl.com (Richard Funnell)]

Eric,

Different car, but my AC is rather underwhelming right now.  According to
my shop, the expansion valve is the problem.  Even though the pressure from
the compressor is good, the expansion valve doesn't cause enough pressure
drop to really cool the car.  Since I found this out in September, I
haven't fixed it yet to confirm.

>I know it is the wrong time of year, but with the heater questions (my
>heater works great and gives hot air within one mile of home in 30 degree
>weather) I have one related.
>
>Does anyone with a 4k have a great A/C?  Is it good?  Fair?  Mine doesn't
>seeem to be up to the job.  It can't keep four occupants cool on a ninety
>degree day.  It can keep the driver cool, but that's about it.  The R12 is
>OK, I had it checked.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Eric
>es61@prism.gatech.edu
>
>It wasn't work a hoot In Phoenix when we hit 122 a few years ago.  That
>was reeaaal fun.

Richard Funnell,
San Jose, California
'83 urQ
'87 560 SL