I speak as someone who has only removed AC systems. I've never found a system (out of 4) I removed that didn't have at least one pinched O ring that was most likely leaking. http://www.robinair.com/acsolutions/acfaq/acfaq.htm http://www.freeze-12.com http://www.aircondition.com/wwwboard/alternative/current/6303.html http://www.autofrost.com Resources for AC refrigeration optioins. Stan Wilder On Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:50:32 -0500 "Beckham, Chip" <cbeckham@NORDSON.COM> writes: > I've had to top off my A/C system every year I've owned my Vanagon, > since it > was new. In the early years, it wasn't much Freon to get a clear > sight > glass and R12 used to be cheap. Not anymore. My system now needs > both long > hoses replaced to hold any charge. I understand there is a better > replacement for R12 than R134. Anyone have any luck with > refrigerant > conversions? > > Chip Beckham > 85 GL > > -----Original Message----- > From: developtrust [mailto:developtrust@HOME.COM] > Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:41 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Air Conditioner Question > > My air conditioner is starting to blow cool air and not cold. I was > told by > my VW dealer that vanagons need service every year due to the long > hoses > etc. even if it does not seem to leak. > > This does not seem correct to me but that is their experience. Does > anyone > have their AC system last longer than a year? At $180 to service it > I'd like > to fix any leaks to minimize a yearly drop of almost $200. > > Any advice? It is 80 degrees in California today with our dry Santa > Ana > winds and also summer is coming. > > Has anyone solved this AC issue more permanently than replacing > freone every > year? > > William Polowniak > 1989 Vanagon GL > 1988 Mercedes 300 SE > |
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