Q: Air conditioner parts exchange - Will AC parts from a 1994 fit a 1989?

asked by on August 04, 2016

The 1989 truck AC blows regular air temp, not cold. Compressor sounds like it's coming on and turning off correctly when the AC button is pushed; just blows ambient air temp. No unusual noises; in fact, sounds and drives great. It has been converted to 134A. Could I take the parts off of my wrecked 1994 and put them on the 1989? Both are 2wd but the 1994 is a 5spd. Otherwise they are both D21, all stock 4cyl. Thank you! Laura

My car has 170000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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