2009 Escape hybrid questions
I've been looking for a escape hybrid for some time. I can't seem to find one exactly as I want. The closest that I have a found is an 09 Limited. My questions are - is it possible to swap out the belt driven 09 ac compressor for the 10 electric ac compressor? Is it possible without too much modification to swap out the rear drums for the 08-older discs?
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Re: 2009 Escape hybrid questions
You sure you want to swap over to disc brakes? While they're certainly better, i have doubts you'd even feel the difference between the two. Replacing disc brake pads is easier and might also be a source of motivation, but given how little these cars actually need to use their brakes, i don't imagine you'll replace the shoes more than once anyway. That'd make the hours (or days) of effort to swap the systems only save you maybe 30 minutes when you have to replace the pads in the future.
Without knowing the compressors very well here are some things that come to mind that might be issues:
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Re: 2009 Escape hybrid questions
You will likely need to transplant the inverter from the 10 as the 09 wont' be able to feed the A/C compressor. Likely a dedicated computer. May need all hybrid related computers from the 10 as well.
As I type this, I can't help but conclude if you want electric A/C, buy a model year with electric A/C. Likely just pain otherwise. |
Re: 2009 Escape hybrid questions
Keep in mind that the '09 relies on the A/C system to supply battery cooling while the '10 draws air from the occupant space. That's pretty much a non-starter as far as trying to replace the A/C system goes - you're jeopardizing the battery cooling.
If you're that committed to a electric A/C (why?), either be patient and wait for a 2010-2012 to appear or widen your search radius and factor freight cost into the price. |
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