Recent content by JGM

Um, FA-19 or FA-14? The FA-19 seems to be mostly listed as for the Ford Fiesta, and has a cardboard frame. FA-14 is a filter element only without a frame. I think this latter is the correct one.

'96 LX, 163K miles. 1.5L, Solid car, never wrecked. I'm the second owner, bought it from a friend at around 100K. I've put in a new AC compressor and done a recent wires-and-plugs tuneup. It's running well. New Tiger Paws all around. Power windows and locks. You can trace most of my...

'96 Protege, 1.5L. Has recently developed a stutter when idling in gear, or when accelerating under load (such as from a stop or up a hill). It feels like a pure miss, but the OBD codes do not show any misfires, rather the codes indicate a fuel problem (too lean/too rich). But it will run...

Can anybody from this side of the fence help me with my dash buzz problem? JGM

On to the next problem: This car has an irritating (and loud) metallic buzz in the dash, which is resonating at certain RPMs and (especially) when there is any sort of bass coming out of the stereo. Any ideas what it is and how to fix it? I'd also be interested in any advice on some cheap...

I did have one more question: Does anybody have access to the "official" prescribed amout/type of compressor oil and the refrigerant load for this system, or know how to get it? The manuals I've seen won't include this info. Thanks JGM

Thanks, this was really helpful. The new compressor and drier are now installed; we'll see what kind of job I did when we get to the charging of the system. A couple of notes on changing the compressor for future reference. Four long bolts hold the compressor in place. Two are best...

Ooh, ooh, here I am! Sorry for not replying sooner, this is a weekend project for me. Thanks to you and others who responded. According to my junkyard guy, there are no used compressors of this type available anywhere in the USA. I'm ready to go ahead and order a rebuilt compressor from...

Daughter has a '96 Protege (1.5L, stock, 120K). Yesterday upon start-up a cloud of smoke, no power steering. Accessory belt missing (eventually found in the engine well). The compressor is seized up (will grind out a half turn in either direction by hand). Local shop quoted $800+ to repair...