The best way and the most exact way for any AC is to pay more for the kit with all the guages and hookups for any car, will get you a better back yard result, they come with the oil and leak detector to make sure there are no leaks.
And as for the specs, it is all listed in the autos maintenance manual, and also on the label by the hood latch under the engine hood when you open it up. It also should have vacume line runs and antifreez information along with the right oil and filters that should be used.
Hope this helps everyone that has questions on the simple repairs.
You need to use charging gauges.
The 2001 Ford Explorer A/C unit does not contain Freon (R12). Freon has not been used since 1995.
You need gauges to repair AC.
The 2001 Ford Focus's engine produces 135 ft-lbs. @ 4500 rpm.
About $1000 each.
600 dollars
Material and labor... about $400.
Depends on where you're going in CO.
You NEED to use a set of guages.
The Ford recommended mileage for replacing the timing belt is 120,000 miles, for the 2000 Focus. I doubt that the engine changed much, if any, between 2000 and 2001.
.9 lbs of freon
2001 PT cruiser 1.56 pounds of freon