AC Expansion Valve Replacement 1978 280z

[Irish Wake]

I recently bought a 1978 280Z. The compressor runs but the AC doesn't cool. The system was just converted to R134 but the seller says it needs the expansion valve replaced. How hard of a job is that and does the dash have to come out. What should I expect to pay for this repair.

Do you guys thinks it could be the expansion valve or some thing else?

Thanks

Randy

[sblake01]

The dash doesn't have to come out to change the expansion valve. It can be removed after removing the finisher, finisher brackets and center air ducts. A bad expansion valve could cause the system not to cool but so could several other things. If you are unsure that that is the problem the only thing I could suggest is the have it inspected by an AC shop.

[Irish Wake]

What are the finisher and finisher brackets and where are they located?

Thanks

[sblake01]

What are the finisher and finisher brackets and where are they located?

Thanks

Expansion valve removal/replacement:

Edited July 17, 2010 by sblake01

[Irish Wake]

Sblake, thanks alot you are a great help.

Regards

Randy