Re: A/c fixes

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--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx> wrote:
> Dear List,
> 
> 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. 
> 
> Thanks
> 
> 
> Sweating in the D
> 
> Joseph 
> vin 2850
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


Hello,

I converte dmy D to 134a and it works great. The only thing you need 
to keep in mind id that thr 134a runs under higher presure than the r-
12 so you may have to replace items from premature ware. However the 
cost is still less than having to mess with the r-12. 

The only thing I did to convert mine was chang out the charging 
valves (on top of the compressor)and purge and vaccum out the system 
SO THAT ALL OF THE THE OLD R-12 AND R-12 OIL IS OUT then rechrged it 
with 134a, and it seem to be just as cold as the R-12.

REMEMBER THAT YOU CANT JUST LET THE R-12 GO FREE WHEN YOU DO THE 
CONVERSION, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND VERY VERY DANGEROUS. YOU NEED 
TO TAKE YOUR CAR TO A AUTO SHOP THAT HAS THE EQUIPTMENT TO CAPTURE 
THE R-12. HAVE THEM DISCHARGE YOUR SYSTEM OF R-12 AND THE OIL.

Good Luck and God Bless...