Fw: [DML] Re: A/c fixes

["Chris Parnham" <chrisparnham@xxxx>]

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From: <gus@xxxx>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 8:58 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: A/c fixes


> Yes, you could convert to R134. Or you could use one of the R-12
> substitutes, like R-406A (http://www.autofrost.com).
>
> However, I don't think either of these will be cheaper than fixing
> your current system. It all depends on why your current system lost
> pressure.
>
> If you need a new compressor as I did recently, they're "only" $250
> from usadmc.com. (I say "only" because this *is* allot of money, but
> cheap for an A/C compressor.) You may have a burst hose if it was
> rubbing the body just right; the hoses are LONG and about $175 each.
> If you have a damaged evaporator or condenser, those are $400 - $500,
> ouch. And you really should replace the accumulator/dryer ($170) if
> the system was open to the atmosphere for a long period. I got these
> prices online:
>
> http://www.usadmc.com/dmcstore/ViewDir.asp?PageID=83
>
> So if you must replace ALL of that, then you may as well convert all
> the way. But trying to adapt the current system to R134 will likely
> give unsatisfactory results. It runs at a higher pressure and is
> therefore less efficient, but should get just as cold.
>
> I agree that R-12 is not cheap like it was 10 years ago, but R-134
> ain't free, either. All A/C shops should be able to find leaks
> without using can after can of Freon (they're not allowed, right?)
>
> I can check when I get home, but I believe that my recent A/C repair
> done by a Delorean specialist was fairly cheap, $500-600 with a new
> compressor and Freon charge.
>
>
> Gus Schlachter
> Austin, TX
> 4695
>
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I need to fix my a/c. I am having a hard time finding r-12 and was
> wondering if anyone knows of the conversion kit to change to R-134?
> What should I do? If I stay with r-12 and there is a leak, I could be
> out some serious cash. but switching to r-134 sounds like the right
> thing to do. any drawbacks.
> >
> > Joseph
> > vin 2850
>
>
>
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