Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2004 21:34:56 -0500
Reply-To: Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
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From: Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject: Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
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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
>
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