DIY alignment and an AC question

[thaharlequin]

In the Haynes manual I have it says to have an experienced tech perform an alignment, but I've also heard that you can DIY provided you know what to measure and since the only thing I can adjust is Toe-in I figured it might not be that hard, any suggestions on how I'd do this?
Also, my AC just isn't cold, is there anything I should check for, or does the system just need to be Recharged? (I think thats the right term anyway)
92 v6le, thanks

[Nick]

what are you doing? changing a tie rod?

just count the # of turns it takes to undo it, put on at the same # of turns, bingo

[thaharlequin]

Nope, my alignments just really off, I'm thinking the FR Toe-in is off because I'm drifting to the right a fair amount.

[EKam]

Please explain how an alignment can be done without an alignment machine.

[warlock]

you have to take your car in and have it done.and the a/c needs to be recharge at the shop

[Nick]

i'm not sure if you can recharge a system from a 92, i think it uses an old discontinued gas

[warlock]

Originally posted by Oldman
i'm not sure if you can recharge a system from a 92, i think it uses an old discontinued gas

if not thay do have kits to go tothe new gas,but if his A/C isnt cold
he has to do something or live with the heat.

[88 LE]

Originally posted by EKam
Please explain how an alignment can be done without an alignment machine.

I've seen a alignment tool kit for diy'ers. It comes with a few aluminium bars and a guage. It'll do toe, camber, and castor.

I forget the who makes it, but i've seen one before cos my buddy borrowed one from his friend and used it on his Mustang.

[88 LE]

Originally posted by Oldman
i'm not sure if you can recharge a system from a 92, i think it uses an old discontinued gas

R-12 is still around, its just expensive.

R-134a is cheap, but you have to convert over if you currently use R-12.

[2drcam]

Originally posted by 88 LE


R-12 is still around, its just expensive.

R-134a is cheap, but you have to convert over if you currently use R-12.

R-12 retrofit kit is cheap (30.00), comes with everything. but it doesn't come with a gauge..buy one cause if you overfill, say bye bye.

[The Wolf]

Check out www.tirerack.com, they've got the alignment kits you'll need. If you can't find them, just add them to your cart like you want to buy them.

[jhbhatia]

Some of the guys at celica.net bought the Big Green Book and do their own DIY jobs for their 5th gen using strings!!! I know i wouldn't do it diy...but if you have the patience...bless you!