When my '90 Westy was converted to 134a, they replaced the rec./dryer and it doesn't have a site-glass anymore. They also replaced the compressor, but I don't know if it has a smaller pulley or not. You need to go by pressure and outlet vent temperature. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "STEVEN PHILLIPS" <sphil@CITYNET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 7:04 PM Subject: AC Charge Question
> I use R134a in my 90 GL. It seems not as cool as "normal". The site glass > shows lots of little bubbles passing by - so many that it looks almost, but > not quite, frothy. I guess that means I am a little low. I don't have a > guage and don't know much about AC. Should I just add R134 until the > bubbles go away? Or is that too unscientific? |
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