RE: [DMCForum] Re: A/C squealing (Replacing Freon)

["timnagin" <timnagin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

To continue my saga, when the compressor went on my other truck I had it
replaced with a new one from Nissan.  They added the R-134A conversion kit,
which I think consisted only of adapters for the schrader valves.

I have been running R-134A in that truck for about two years with no
problems, and on almost all of the original non-barrier hoses.  One was
replaced with a new hose but is still non-barrier.  A guy at the dealership
converted his 280Z to R-134A with no modifications whatsoever and hasn't had
problems either.

I was also told it could be about seven degrees warmer.  If memory serves,
human skin can not detect anything three degrees or less of a difference.
That truck will have your teeth chattering sitting in idle traffic on the
interstate, with no problems.

Greg



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Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2005 7:46 PM
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Subject: Re: [DMCForum] Re: A/C squealing (Replacing Freon)


Bill -- I converted (err, paid a shop to convert) my first Fiero to
134-A and never had a problem with it. It was nice and cold. Others
who converted theirs always complained about it not cooling as well as
R-12. I think the difference is like you said, "a system designed for
it." Most of my system was replaced, including the compressor, with
parts designed for 134-A.

I wouldn't mind doing the same on my DeLorean, but I don't want some
random shop doing the work and don't know how to do it myself. Maybe,
if I get into your neck of the woods some day, we can have a chat
about that... ;)

-Ryan

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