Need 328 A/C Replacement Parts - Receiver/Dryer, Expansion Valve

Those are generic parts that any capable A/C shop will have or can order for you.Best bet is to have them in hand so they can be matched up.

 

I read in a thread somewhere here on FChat you can cook the dryer at 250 F to remove the moisture in the resin beads and recharge them again. I haven't tried it, though.
Thor
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Mike, here's my listing on the 328 filter-dryer:

Filter-dryer Ferrari #129101/114730 $110-150 for canister + $60 for switch. Replacement w/low-pressure switch Four Seasons #208625 (matches to 1980-86 Saab 900 8-valve engine); purchased locally at Carquest for $63. Both OEM and replacement are identical & manufactured by Parker.

Sorry don't have the others. I do have a full article on AC compressor removal, refurbishment/replacement, and dryer replacement, but at this point I'm not sure you need it.

Carl

 

Carl, going through my service records, there is a notation that my expansion valve is working marginally. The AC is still cold but I suspect the expansion valve will be going at some point in the future.
Is the Saab expansion valve what you're referring to? ie; "OEM & identical"
and are these Carquest part numbers?

 

I replaced the filter/drier on my '85 308 last year due to a pinhole in it. I took it to a parts store and they matched it up with one that was almost identical. I believe it was for a BMW or Mercedes. It was around $35, and fits and works fine.

 

No Mike, unfortunately not. The filter-dryer has a low-pressure switch integral to the top which shuts off power to the compressor - regardless of console switch position - when the pressure in the system goes too low. Prevents running compressor without Freon in system & burning up compressor. I don't have a 328 expansion valve cross-reference in my notes.

I know on the TRs the filter-dryer dessicant can disintegrate & travel through the system to get clogged in the expansion valve screen. I would expect the 308/328s, being of the same vintage, to behave in a similar manner. Perhaps a good reason for prophylactic replacement at time of system purge/refills?

Best,

Carl

PS: Mike, I sent you my CD-ROM with all the AC system/charging info, no?

 

Hi Carl...it's the "other Mike"..thanks, you sent me the CD also.. and BTW I'm the Mike with the RED...Ferrari..lol

 

(laughing)...just making sure! Sorry I can't be of more help here.

Take care (mike and mike')

Carl

 

Ok Fellow F-chatters, I'm about to charge my 89 328 A/C with a friend's help and here are the parts that I have on hand:

1) Receiver/dryer Car Quest #208625
2) 2 Shrader valves
3) Gasket/O-ring set
4) Expansion valve Car Quest #207399
5) 3 lbs of R-12
6) Appropriate type of oil for the York compressor and compatible for the R-12

My friend has all of the equipment (vacuum, gauges, etc) and is licensed to do the A/C work (used to own a repair shop). What else should I have on hand so that this procedure goes without a hitch?

Would one of you (Carl, Mike) be willing to let me copy the DVD mentioned in this thread illustrating the step by step? Or sell it to me? We're doing this next week (June 26 or 27th)? I sure would be grateful.
Ricardo

 

A nice cool glass of cool-aid. Ohh and the bible might not hurt either.

 

the expansion valve is wrapped in a remarkably sticky black "cork tape". You'll either have to slit/peel it enough to remove the old valve, or have a new piece on hand. 'course, if your friend used to do that stuff, he may have some. It tends to come in 30' rolls.

the exp valve is under the black spare tire well in the front. While you have that out, you may want to remove/replace the foam filters in the air ducts...it's probably falling apart too. It's 1/4" polyurethane air conditioner filter foam - hardware store item.

dip the o-rings in the oil before installing.

run your hands along the a/c lines from the compressor as far back as you can reach. You're looking for divots worn into the hose from rubbing against the chassis and/or gas tank. Pull out the disintegrated foam that is wrapped around the hoses to prevent that wear and replace it with some high density foam (pipe insulation) or a chunk of bigger hose you can slit and wrap around the a/c hoses (like leftover radiator hose).

and you'll need scotch, of course...hopefully for sipping as each part is installed, rather than guzzling while watching the r-12 spew out a hole in the a/c hose

 

sounds like you have done this before

 

Ricardo I'm posting here to let Carl & "the other Mike", know I'm sending you a copy..
Ricardo I'll also send you a pm..

 

This thread reminds me of a story about an Alfa owner that absolutely insisted upon OEM AC parts. After the parts order arrived, it was observed that the parts originated in Dallas, then traveled to Italy and back.

Ken