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I haven't got to the installation yet, the car is stored for the winter while I'm south, and when I get it out there are always things to finish up or repair. I began refurbishing the door panels and filling all the cracks last fall, so I've been doing the last work prior to repainting the plastic.
I have decided against removing the evaporator and instead plan to replace the hoses I can get to. I figure that there is no more than an inch or two of hose on the interior side of the firewall, so if I replace up to there, diffusion through the hoses (if any) will be minimal.
I purchased a Sanden type compressor refit kit which included the compressor, mounting bracket, hoses and all necessary fittings. I also bought a Mastercool crimper to make the hoses. I plan to crimp new fittings as close to the firewall as I can get and replace everything in the engine compartment. I have already painted the compressor semi-gloss black to match the existing, so I'm hoping it will be a lot less noticeable than the raw aluminum.
I'll let you know when I get further along.
Terry64HT
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