Thread: R134 condensor
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Old 06-20-2010, 05:30 AM   #13
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Re: R134 condensor

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Originally Posted by USSkoval View Post
If it's not working well at idle, replace the fan clutch. If you have electric fans, they NEED to be on when the AC is on. Some fan controllers have an AC input wire so the fans automatically come on (it needs wired in, of course).
Even if the clutch is replaced, a stock R12 condensor has its limitations. R12 and R134 condensors are different. R12 has a single tube that runs back and forth. A R134 condensor has a parallel flow path. Freon travels in multiple paths to help transfer heat.
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