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Date:         Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:34:56 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
Comments: To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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Use ester oil. It's compatible with any residual mineral oil that might be left in the system. As others have said, replace the receiver-dryer and any O-rings that you encounter where connections are being made.

Larry A.

David Marshall wrote: > I have a beautiful Vanagon Carat here that we are doing a TDI conversion > into. I have to admit that I am not an AC expert. I know that the existing > system has (or should have) R12. > > The 1998 TDI motor has a R134 compressor and we intend on using this > compressor. What do I have to change on the rest of the AC system in the > Vanagon in order to use this R134 compressor and the R134 gas? > > Thanks in advance! > > David Marshall > > Fast Forward Automotive Inc. > 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road > Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 > > http://www.fastforward.ca mailto:sales@fastforward.ca > Phone: (250) 992 7775 FAX: (250) 992 1160 > > - Vanagon Accessories and Engine Conversions > - Vanagon, Transporter and Iltis Sales and Importation > - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models > > > Due to the large volume of email we receive, PLEASE include previous > emails when responding. This will allow us to read the complete dialogue > in one message and will result in quicker and more accurate responses. >


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