Question for anyone in the know. I'm rebuilding the A/C system on my Rev3 and have sourced quite a few of the pipework specific to Rev3 (drier and pipework connecting to the pump). What I'm wondering is whether I can get away with Rev1 pipes that go from front to back, or is there a difference in the connectors used to join pipework together due to the R134a gas used in the Rev3 system?
Hope that makes sense, cheers.
Compatibility of Rev3 and Rev1 A/C connectors
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Re: Compatibility of Rev3 and Rev1 A/C connectors
For anyone searching this thread in the future looking for an update... rev1/2 A/C connectors will NOT fit rev3 fittings - at least not at critical areas such as the connection to the compressor or condenser. The fittings are the same rough shape but the bore diameter is completely different. I have no doubt it could be made to work somehow, but it's truly not worth the effort. Find the correct parts.
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Re: Compatibility of Rev3 and Rev1 A/C connectors
Bit late but this is probably because rev1 and 2 mostly would be R12 systems and the rev3's are all r134a