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Subject:Re: Condenser Compatibility?
From:Matt Drew
Date:Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:10:27 -0800

Dang.

Sounds like it would be more expensive to convert than to just purchase the
'90 condenser.

Thanks for the confirmation though!

-Drew

On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 2:57 PM, Keith Hughes <keithahughes@qwest.net>wrote:

> Date:    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:39:20 -0800
>> From:    Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
>> Subject: Condenser Compatibility?
>>
>> Hey, who can tell me if the condenser from an '84 will work on a '90?
>>
>> If it's compatible, Blackbeard may have found his first donor!
>>
>> -Drew
>>
>>  Drew,
>
> The '84 uses the split condenser, while the '90 uses the larger, solid,
> condenser.  They're compatible for size, but the fittings are completely
> different.  Split condenser fittings are on the side, later condenser
> fittings are both on bottom.  You need to at least modify hoses and hose
> end fittings for both supply and return.  If you're going to change hose
> fittings, go with an aftermarket parallel flow style condenser, much
> more efficient.  About $100 for the condenser (check out ackits.com).
>
> Keith Hughes
> '86 Westy Tiico (Marvin)
>