Date:         Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:40:21 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: air conditioner ?
Comments: To: lalofs@ENTERACT.COM
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Your (bro-in-law) should know that there are colored refrigeration oils
available that will detect the leaks that his propane flame apparatus
can't find. Run a can of this nasty stuff first and replace all of the
hoses with Teflon lined hose (what they use now). Replace all of the O
rings in the system as well as the Dryer and any in-line strainers. A new
compressor will top off your modifications. Although this total fix is
expensive........ don't waste a penny on the system unless you're going
to do it right as I described above.

Stan Wilder (Yes I know about Air Conditioning Systems, Thanks John E.
Mitchell, GM, Ford, Cool It replacement drop in.)

On Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:15:02 -0600 Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
writes:
> Mary Holbert wrote:
> >
> > Hi I am new to this list, so here is my question. I was told my my
> mechanic
> > (bro-in-law) that the a/c won't hold a charge, that i should look
> for a
> > compressor OR a re-built kitfor the compressor . Anyone out there
> have
> > experience with this problem? Thanks in advance!
> >
> > Donna Holbert
> > '89 Westy(conversion)
> > asheville,nc
>
> Only if you have evidence that it is the compressor itself that is
> leaking.  The O-rings where the large hoses connect to the
> compressor
> are a common source of leaks.  You should consider converting to
> R-134a
> if it hasn't been done already.
>
> Larry A.
>

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