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Originally Posted by jontron5000
From what I've read you said that you used the AC components from the DOHC KA right?
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Sorry it took me so long to come back to this. The "only" DOHC component used was the compressor. Courtesy Nissan says they can't source a few of the lines I wanted, and what they did send were the wrong lines. (Or I ordered the wrong lines)
I modified the SOHC lines to fit "better" on the DOHC compressor. This involved cutting off the extra mounting bolt flange from the SOHC lines. The rest of the system remained SOHC.
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Originally Posted by jontron5000
I know that the compressor and lines are different on the DOHC, but how about the condensor and evaporator? Do the original SOHC ones fit with the new DOHC lines and compressor?
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I am almost positive both DOHC and SOHC condensor fittings are the same. I was able to get the OEM SOHC receiver/dryer, so of course it bolted right in, and all lines fit. You need to replace this item. Obviously, the SOHC lines bolted right to the evaporator (firewall) connectors, since that was original.
I spliced on the SOHC electrical connector to the DOHC compressor, and of course the ECU wiring needs to be done right. The biggest challenge was getting the Frikking O rings to work with the modified lines. I used a large misc. kit of green o-rings to end up with the right ones. Used silicon grease to hold them in place, then compressor oil to install them. Also had to deal with numerous stripped aluminum fittings on condensor. Aluminum galling.
Sorry so long. It took me months to piece this together, and I am still amazed it's working. lol..