1989 Ford Mustang - Seeking a mechanic

Maintenance/Repairs
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Hello, my 1989 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 is in Tucson. I need to replace the AC Compressor and drier. I have all parts. The AC is retrofitted for R-134 refrigerant. I am looking for a mechanic close to Speedway/east 5th Street and Rosemont.I will be in town December 4-10. Appreciate any suggestions.

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You can try the repair shops thing at the top of the page, but I think it is out of date… Your best bet will be to ask friends, co workers, family members, local parts houses for shops close by…

Don’t think we will be of much help here though…

Good luck…

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This is a “Google is your friend” question.
I typed in auto ac shops in Tucson, several came up. Suggest you do that, then call the shops, inform them you have the parts. They may not want to use parts you supply.

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I guess you know someone in Tucson. Ask them if they can help you find a shop. Otherwise, drive it home and use a shop you trust. It’s not hot enough in Southern Arizona now that you must have AC or risk your health.

Return all the parts. Most shops won’t deal with you unless they provide the parts. The issue is that if you provide the parts and there is a failure, it may be the parts. You provided the parts and you might not believe them. They don’t need that headache.

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I would also recommend replacing the original AC hose that is in the vehicle with a barrier hose when the conversion to R134a is performed.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/air-conditioning-discharge-line-5-0l-1986-1995/p/ACH55703/?srsltid=AfmBOorQhw_XSc91RMf0RlzAqaobt0uCZZNNJ78gzHsJhaDL_qwmZnvU

Because R134a has a smaller molecular structure than R12, R134a can permeate thru the original AC hose that came in your vehicle causing refrigerant loss.

Tester

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Trying to save money can be very costly. I don’t think there is a 1% chance anyone will meet you there with a trunk full of tools. But if by chance Sam or John shows up, do you really want them working on your car? Well do you?

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I’m not a pro mechanic, or an AC tech, but if I was I would NOT install customer supplied parts on an AC service.

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Well, if you “have all the parts”, and you are certain that these are the correct parts, that you have everything which will be needed, and that you ordered good quality parts, why not DIY? The next logical step is to buy the tools which you will need, and complete the repair yourself.

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