Well, it's only least cost if your system doesn't leak and if your RX dryer is good - which is probably why one needs to add R-134a in the first place. (because it leaks or your RX dryer is plugged). However, it may leak VERY slowly. Marshall Ruskin >Did the conversion according to the package instructions. > >Have the R12 extracted. Put new fitting on. Put R134a in. Put oil in. Put >more R134a in. Done. > >I changed nothing. This is the "least cost solution" according to the >materials purchased. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Scott Grillo [mailto:scottgrillo@COMPUSERVE.COM] >Sent: Friday, March 24, 2000 6:27 PM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a >question > > >Did you replace the receiver/dryer? I thought this was mandatory if >converting. > >Scott > |
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