Does anybody know if other cars use the same condensor,evaporator,and dryer as a 74 pantera?
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Drier is a common part. Condensor/evap are most likely from something else, as a lot of De Tomaso's parts were, but I have never seen a cross reference for either of them.
Stock lines for our cars were flare fittings - newer systems use o-rings. This is important in buying any components.
Just what is it you are doing?
Larry
Stock lines for our cars were flare fittings - newer systems use o-rings. This is important in buying any components.
Just what is it you are doing?
Larry
My condensor and evaporator is rusted out and my freon doesnt last more than a couple of weeks so was change those as well as the expansion valve
If the system is that rusty, suspect more issues, too.
You really need to pressurize the system and then check for leaks. Compressor and lines are probably 35 years old and may also need replacing. Vendors have full sets ready to go - probably the same cost as having them made locally. R12 is a better refrigerant than r134; something to consider should you be thinking of changing over. Any condensor of general size can be used, but your choices of evap are limited to something that will fit. Vendors offer an evap/heater core unit that has a larger evap section and smaller heater section than stock unit. I'd do that if you need full replacement - cooling needs all the help you can get but the heater always works just fine.
Good luck,
Larry
You really need to pressurize the system and then check for leaks. Compressor and lines are probably 35 years old and may also need replacing. Vendors have full sets ready to go - probably the same cost as having them made locally. R12 is a better refrigerant than r134; something to consider should you be thinking of changing over. Any condensor of general size can be used, but your choices of evap are limited to something that will fit. Vendors offer an evap/heater core unit that has a larger evap section and smaller heater section than stock unit. I'd do that if you need full replacement - cooling needs all the help you can get but the heater always works just fine.
Good luck,
Larry
The dryer is available from NAPA for ~$35. I don't have a part numbner at the moment, I will try and get one for you.
John
John
Air conditioning??? Whats that 
. I have two air conditioning setups on my car. the drivers window and the passenger window. 
. Never have to recharge them.
. I have two air conditioning setups on my car. the drivers window and the passenger window. . Never have to recharge them.