Hello all. New member with first post, so be gentle Just picked up an '87 GT 5spd in pretty good shape. Going through making it safe and roadworthy ( tires, brakes, cooling lines, belts, etc). AC was non-operative ( Bad Compressor), so I have parts on order for replacement.

Pulled lines to flush, and found something curious to me. Not sure if this is stock, or if some PO has cobbled something up, so wanted to check. The connection from the short engine hose to the pipes attached at the rear driver's side firewall was connected with a 6mm 1.0 x60 bolt, threaded into what appears to be a speednut. Did the factory use this speednut configuration, or should there be a more substantial nut there for assembly? Thanks!

That's the factory setup !

Thanks for the quick response. Makes me feel a little better moving forward with the rebuild.

Be sure to replace those O-rings.

quote Originally posted by TopNotch: Be sure to replace those O-rings.

AC rated rings or will leak soon.

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Bought a large box of the Green O-rings. Done a few AC's- just my first Fiero- but keep those ideas coming in, as I may miss something!

Thanks

That's factory, as ridiculous as it seems.

I would suggest using a threadlocking compound on that screw to keep it from backing out. It happened to me and the cloud of refrigerant in the rearview mirror is not something you want to see while driving.

Good Suggestion! WILCO.