Date:         Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:04:41 -0700
Reply-To:     Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@SOFTCOM.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ed DeBolt <eddebolt@SOFTCOM.NET>
Subject:      need A/C tips. 87 gl
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Hi Vgoners

well the mercury hit 108 here in Reno yesterday. Thats a record with no
higher temp recorded since 1886.

My 87 has blown cool air a few years ago when I bought it but has never been
recharged and it is not converted. I took the belt off over a year ago.

So this is my plan.

Put a new belt on
get the system evacuated of R-12
replace the dryer
use the 134 conversion kit from BD

Just wondering if anyone has any tips for me. Is changing the dryer
difficult? Should I change any other O rings etc at the same time? When the
system is evacuated is it safe i.e free of toxic freon for me to work on?

Is it possible or helpful to have the system pressure checked? would such a
test indicate compressor issues?

I'm hoping my compressor is okay. I read in the archives that not having a
belt on it is bad because the seals are lubricated by the belt/pump action.

Thanks for any tips.

Ed
Reno, NV
87 GL