Looking to get the A/C working on my Eagle, and the first step is to get the system sealed so it'll hold a charge. Anyone have a part number for an applicable (factory air) seal(s) kit? If I can't get it to hold a vacuum, there's no sense in going further. I could get a general service kit but there's no guarantee that it would have all the o rings I'll need. I'll probably replace the expansion valve, low pressure switch and receiver/drier at that time. All reasonable cost stuff. :amc:
AFAIK there's no such thing as a "seal kit" with all the seals/o-rings you have on the car. Need to find out exactly where its leaking, then find those parts as needed. Btw; I have all the AMC parts books, so just let me know what I can look up for you. Compressor seals (and the compressor) and generic O-rings and the dryer you can get aftermarket.
Thanks. I was pretty sure that would be the answer. With as little as I use Rudy, I'm debating the practicality of restoring the A/C system. :amc:
Down here in the heat belt, you need A/C no matter how little you use the car!! Where you are; probably not so much (I used to live in the cold belt; don't miss it at all).
Don't let the pictures fool you, that's New Mexico! Granted, it's at 7300' after a snowstorm, but that's what I got the Eagle for. My new Fiesta is worthless past 2" of snow, but the 43 MPG is a blessing. :amc:
Yup, Eagles are great snow cars -- better than any 4WD pickup. When I was up north, I'd buy a beater ruster Eagle every fall, and then sell it in the Spring. They were a dime-a-dozen back then.