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Accumulators #1515253 03/01/06 01:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	Hi, Does anyone know what year/model contour used same a/c accumulator as the 95 Contour GL 4.2l? mine is rusted bad with holes and its starting to get quite warm in the middle of the day.. 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

Re: Accumulators #1515254 03/01/06 03:00 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	lol me dumb.. not 4.2l 2.0L. 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

Re: Accumulators #1515255 03/01/06 03:55 PM
Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI T todras_dup1 I have no life
todras_dup1 I have no life T Joined: May 2000 Posts: 21,197 Grand Rapids, MI	And why would you need to know what other models ran the same? Order one for you make and model. -'96 SE MTX 3L -'98 SVT 1,173 of 6,535 -'05 Mazda 6s, loaded, g/f's ride -Need a 96-00 manual on CD? PM or email me

Re: Accumulators #1515256 03/02/06 02:42 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	because im gonna look at a junk yard. 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

Re: Accumulators #1515257 03/02/06 03:02 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ E eepals_dup1 CEG\'er
eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getLocator&siteid=213787&chapter=DP2FM0&appSectionid=9&groupid=10000&subgroupid=60431&make=10&model=Contour&year=1998&catalogid=1 If you are going to start from your empty system you should get a new drier, vacuum the system and then recharge. http://www.ackits.com/ Go to their forums and read up, ask questions there and you'll get a fast response.

Re: Accumulators #1515258 03/02/06 04:20 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	Will do thanks 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

Re: Accumulators #1515259 03/02/06 12:46 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,788 St. Louis, MO P projectSHO89_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
projectSHO89_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,788 St. Louis, MO	Reusing an old accumulator from a junkyard is not wise. Buy a new one. Steve 98 Contour SE Sport 2.5 Duratec ATX The wifey's car 89 Taurus SHO - 246K miles 94 SHO ATX - 190K 1997 F-150 5.4L ATX - The Workhorse 150K. ANY THREAD WITH "OMG" or "WTF" ETC IN THE TITLE WILL BE IGNORED!

Re: Accumulators #1515260 03/03/06 01:20 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	Good News! I bought one last night only 35 bucks (new of course) i got the in-line filter for it to (2.99) i have a old vacuum pump and ill get the r134a @ walmart only 9.99 vs. 12.99) How many cans will it take does anyone know from past experiences? oh i also bought the ford spring lock set (9.99) is there any last warnings parts etc.. i need to know? I hope to get this running ASAP.. how long do you guys think it will take? ( i haven't looked at it much) how will it come out? the bottom? III oh boy if this be the case i may be in trouble.. i have a small hand jack and a floor jack (forgot how tall) i ran into the same problem when i tried to change the head gasket 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

Re: Accumulators #1515261 03/03/06 05:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA B Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
Big Jim_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er B Joined: Sep 2000 Posts: 4,693 Thousand Oaks, California, USA	There should be a sticker under the hood with the R134a quantity. Be very careful that you don't overfill it. Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited

Re: Accumulators #1515262 03/04/06 10:25 PM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46 9 95cgl OP New CEG\'er
OP 95cgl New CEG\'er 9 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 46	Its Done!!! Took about 2 hrs dropped old out bottom checked to make sure was same, put it back in, made up my own 134a cables/meter checked registered at 10psi (wasn't empty when i took old off) ran vacuum for a few min. and filled. Registered at a freezing 32.7! !~Yahoo~! 95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)

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