REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELS96-66Figure 98.109 Removing or Installing Shaft Seal
SEAL SEAT
-Figure 98-l 10 Removing Seal Seat O-Ring
assembly engages the flats on the shaft and is seated
in place. Disengage the tool by pressing downward
and twisting tool counterclockwise.
4. Coat ihe seal face of the new seal seat with clean
refrigeration oil. Mount the seal seat on Tool J-9393
and install it in the compressor neck, taking care not
to dislodge the seal seat
“0” ring and being sure the
seal seat makes a good seal with the “0” ring.FRONT
L’HEAD
\Figure 96-l 11 Installing Seal Seat O-Ring
5. Install the new seal seat retainer ring with its flat
side against the seal seat, using No. 21 Truarc pliers
(J-5403). Use the sleeve from
Top1 J-9393 to press in
on the seal seat retainer ring so that it snaps into its
groove. Remove seal protector
Jz22974 from the end
of the shaft.
6. Install Compressor Leak Test Fixture (J-9625)
on rear head of compressor and connect gage charg-
ing lines as shown in Figure
9B-112. Pressurize suc-
tion side of compressor with Refrigerant-12 vapor to
drum pressure. Temporarily install the shaft nut and,
with compressor horizontal and oil sump down,
ro-tate the compressor shaft in nornial direction of rota-
tion several times by hand. Leak, test the seal with a
propane torch type leak
detectot; in good condition.
Correct any leak found. Remove and discard the
shaft nut.
7. Remove any excess oil, resulting from installing
the new seal parts, from the shaft and inside the
compressor neck.8. Install the new absorbent sleeve by rolling the
material into a cylinder, overlapping the ends, and
slipping it into the compressor neck with the overlap
at the top of the compressor. Using a small screw-
driver or similar instrument, carefully spread the
sleeve so that in its final position, the ends butt
together at the top vertical centerline. Install the new
sleeve retainer so that its flange face will be against
the front end of the sleeve. Using the sleeve from
Tool J-9393, press and tap with a mallet, setting the
retainer and sleeve into place, until the outer edge of
System controls are the AIR knob controlling the
three speed blower motor switch and the TEMP
knob which controls the setting of the thermostatic
switch. When operating this system, the heater must
be off for maximum cooling.DIAGNOSIS
TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
Air Knob
Insufficient CoolingTurning the AIR knob clockwise operates the three-
speed blower motor.CHECK AIR FLOW9B-90 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
OPEL 1900
- MANTA
CONTENTS
Subject
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
General Description of System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...”Operation of Controls
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DiagnosisGuide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..“................... . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT:
Adjustment of Thermostatic Switch
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Removal81InstallationBlowerSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page No.
9B-90
9B-90
9B-90
9B-91
98-92Removal
& Installation Temperature Control Switch
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& Installation Resistor Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal
& Installation Blower Motor Assembly . .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Specifications
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98-92
98-92
98-92
98-96
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMThe air conditioner is intended to give maximum
cooling comfort within the vehicle. To do this, care-
ful attention must be given to the following Sections.
The system operates on recirculated air only and is
entirely independent of the vehicle heater.
Temp KnobThis knob may be regulated to control the degree of
cooling desired. Fully clockwise provides maximum
cooling; however, turning the knob to the center de-
tent position provides adequate cooling for highway
operation.
When maximum cooling is required, outside air
should not be admitted to the car.
Recirculated inside air is drawn into the unit, passed
through the evaporator core and into the car through
the adjustable outlets in the evaporator case.
Operation of ControlsWhen the unit is set for maximum cooling and the
vehicle is being driven continuously at highway
speeds or at elevations of
4,OOC!ft. or more, there is
a possibility of the formation of ice on the evaporator
core fins.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM -OPEL 1900 - MANTA9B- 91FAN DOES NOT RUN Correct electrical fault.
FAN RUNS
- Check air velocity.
NOT OK Clean evaporator inlets.
Clean evaporator core.
Clean evaporator outlets.
OK Check refrigeration (refer to Refrigeration
Diagnosis Guide).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT OF THERMOSTATIC SWITCHThe system makes use of a thermostatic switch with
a self-supporting air sensing capillary. This capillary
controls the switch by sensing the temperature of the
air leaving the evaporator fins.
Checking for Proper Operation
I. Install the gauge set and set up the vehicle as
described under FUNCTIONAL TESTING SYS-
TEM iti Refrigerant Components Section.
2. Movement of the temperature control knob
should result in a definite change in suction pressure
and cycling of the compressor clutch.
3. If compressor continues to operate regardless of
the knob adjustment, it indicates that the switch
points are fused, which will lead to evaporator
freeze- up. The switch should be replaced.
Adjusting Switch
If, after ihe foregoing checks, the switch seems to be
operating correctly, adjust for proper setting if neces-
sary, as
~follows:1. Set up car as described in FUNCTIONAL
TESTING SYSTEM in Refrigerant Components
Section.2. The suction side of the system, read on the low
pressure gauge, should pull down to the pressure
shown in the chart in SPECIFICATIONS in Refrig-
erant Components Section.
3. Remove the face plate retaining screws and
remove face plate assembly noting the position of the
air sensipg capillary so that it can be reinstalled in
the same location as when removed. See Figure 98.170. ,:Figure
98.170 Location of Air Sensing Capillary
4. Remove the thermostatic switch retaining screws
and remove switch. Remove the non-metal end plate
from the switch to gain access tq the switch adjusting
screw. Check the screw for stripped or otherwise
damaged threads.
5. If the low side pressure
was less than the pre-
scribed pressure at the end of each cooling cycle, turn
the adjusting screw a partial turn clockwise. See Fig-
ure
9B-171.Figure 9B-17 1 Adjusting
Thkmosfatic Switch
6. If the pressure was more than the prescribed
value, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.
7. Reinstall switch end plate and install switch in
face plate. Install face plate on ,evaporator assembly
assuring that the air sensing
c&pillary has been re-
placed properly.
8. Check system performance. Fffurther adjustment
is needed, repeat steps 3 thru 7 until the correct
pressure is reached.
Do not attempt to run a performance test with the
face plate and switch removed
,from the evaporator
assembly
- inaccurate reading, will result. Always
replace the switch and face plate assemblies before
checking the system performance.
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM - GT96. 97
AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
GTCONTENTS
Subject
: DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION:
General Description of System
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Operation of Controls
. . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DIAGNOSIS:
Diagnosis Guide
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS:
Adjustment of Thermostatic Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MAJOR REPAIR:
Removal 8 Installation of Vacuum Switch.
Removal&InstallationBlowerSwitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal & Installation Temperature Control Switch
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Removal&InstallationResistor Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Removal & Installation Blower Motor Assembly . .
SPECIFICATIONS:
Specifications
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9BL 97
9Bi 97
9BL 98
98: 98
9B: 99
9B; 99
9B- 99
98~10098-101
9B-104
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONAir Knob
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMTurning the AIR knob clockwise operates the three-
speed blower motor.
The air &mditioner is intended to give maximum
cooling comfort within the vehicle. To do this, care-
ful attention must be given to the following sections.
The system operates on recirculated air only and is
entirely @dependent of the vehicle heater.Temp Knob
Recirculated inside air is drawn into the unit, passed
through the evaporator core and into the car through
the adjustable outlets in the duct assembly.This knob may be regulated to cohtrol the degree of
cooling desired. Fully clock-wise provides maximum
cooling; however, turning the kndb to the center de-
tent position provides adequate cooling for highway
operation.
CONTROLSWhen maximum cooling is reqlired, outside air
should not be admitted to the car.
System c&trols are the AIR knob controlling the
three
spe&d blower motor switch and the TEMPWhen the unit is set for maximum cooling and the
vehicle is being driven continuously at highway
knob which controls the setting of the thermostaticspeeds or at elevations of 4,000 ft. or more, there is
switch. When operating this system, the heater musta possibility of the formation of ice on the evaporator
be off for maximum cooling.core tins.
5. If the low side pressure was less than the pre-
scribed pressure at the end of each cooling cycle, turnthe adjusting screw a partial turn clockwise. See Fig-ure 9B-192.AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
- GT9B- 99
CONNECTOR
Figure 98.192 Adjusting Thermostatic Switch6. If the pressure was more than the prescribed
value, tuin the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.7. Reinstall switch end plate and install switch in
face plate. Install face plate on evaporator assembly
assuring
,that the air sensing capillary has been re-
placed properly.
Figure 98-l 93 Vacuum Switch8. Check system performance. Iffurther adjustment
is needed, repeat steps 3 thru 7 until the correct
pressure is reached.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BLOWER
SWITCHDo not attempt to run a performance test with the
duct assembly and switch removed from the
evaporator assembly
- inaccurate readings will re-
sult. Always replace the switch and duct assemblies
before c+ecking the system performance.
Removal
MAJOFi REPAIR
1. Remove the negative cable from the battery2. Remove the retaining screws from the duct as-
sembly. See Figure
9B-190.3. Remove 2 blower switch rejaining screws and
remove blower switch.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF VACUUM
SWITCH,
Installation
Ramoval~1. Remove right trim pad below instrument panel.
2. Rembve two (2) screws and unplug the vacuum
hose and electrical connector. See Figure
9B-193.1. Install the blower switch and
secure with two (2)
retaining screws.
2. Install the duct assembly retaining screws.
3. Install the negative battery cable.
Installation1. Install two (2) screws and plug in electrical con-
nector and connect the delay restrictor and checkvalve
hose assembly.
I
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIDN:OF
TEMPERATURE CONTROL SWITCH
Removal2. Install right trim pad.I. Remove the negative battery cable.