Well the Volvo kit is WAY out of my price range, so I'm putting together my system using my own sourced parts. I realize the original evaporator is the one component of the Volvo kit that you really need for cold temps, but as long as it works even weakly, I'm going to do this conversion using the original one. The Volvo kit also comes with a new hose from the compressor to the condenser. Can I use the original hose that has the muffler in it? What will it harm if I don't buy a new hose that eliminates that muffler? If I have to eliminate the muffler, does hose 3540018 screw right into my old original condenser without trouble? Also the instructions from Volvo say to remove the "factory fill" at the dryer. Is this the black plastic capped 90 degree angled jobbie? Do I just reroute the hose straight on to the dryer to eliminate that thing? What if I leave it in there? Are any of the aftermarket evaporators better than the original one in my car or is the one in the now super expensive kit the only one available that will make my A/C work well? I have a new dryer and expansion valve and expect to have to remove the evaporator to install the TXV. I am going to remove my compressor and drain it and refill with Ester oil and install R134 fittings on the back. Pull a vacuum and recharge. Thank for any and all info.
Charles