Air Conditioner Transplant Question

Most junkyards have access to cross reference books that will tell you which compressors, etc, are direct fits.

You can buy "universal" compressors, etc, new if you are not trying to do this swap on the cheap. You can probably even find an aftermarket kit that will fit.

You CAN transplant a variety of components to your car, but it will be trial and error, and the worst bridge to cross will be the evaporator/blower unit. Re KIT, an underdash unit, if there is room for it, might be your best bet.

Believe it or not, I found a salvage business nearby that sells complete (salvaged) A/C systems for $50, already removed from vehicles. That will be the first place I check out, for sure. I figure this project will be challenging, but not impossible. And it's well worth it when the temperature hits the triple digits.....

As I currently live in Texas, and find the weather absolutely miserable in the summer, I can identify with your remarks.

However, an 80 model Civic is getting a bit long in the tooth to spend a lot of money on, IMO. Sometimes though we have to work with what we have.

Definitely if this guy has something that will fit your car for $50, it is a good start.

I would rather take an enema that work under the dash on a small car like this..but I am sure you can solve it given a little time and some Bandaids.

The factory manual actually specifies that the dash be removed for this procedure, and outlines how to do so. Much easier than working under it....

So you say...have you actually done it?

I had to remove the dashboard from my '89 Civic to do some work, and that was no big deal... I think there were about 5 or 6 bolts to remove and then it simply lifts out. The steering wheel must be removed but that's easy too.