An R-12 van doesn't work very well on R-134a here in Phx. For that matter, nothing does. Even with my AC working like new, it still took about twenty - thirty miles before the AC was at all effective. If you're driving down to Tucson, it should feel pretty much OK about the time you pass Firebird Raceway. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2001 8:39 AM Subject: A/C useless when over 100 degrees
> The a/c in my Vanagon seemeed to work fine in 90 degree New York. > But now I'm in AZ, it just cannot cool a hot van on a 100 degree day (which > is everyday right now). > Is this an inherent weakness or does my system need looking at? > Anyone else in a hot climate got his a/c working well? > My '95 Mercury Sable has no problem cooling (almost instantly) in the same > conditions - and its 134a, not Freon. > > Is there an official VW kit to convert the Vanagon to 134a refrigerant? > What is involved and what parts must be replaced? > I'm reluctant to spend big bucks maintaining a Freon system. |
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