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Date:         Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:29:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
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And if you're converting, the new oil you put in should be ester oil. It's compatible with 134a and will dissolve the remnants of the mineral oil. Use new O-rings at any connections you open.

Larry A.

David Bohannan wrote:

> And if you are going to do the work yourself, replace the > accumulator/drier...if remnants of the old oil are in there it can > plug up > and cause a hose to bubble almost to point of bursting...ask me how I > know... > > Dave > > On 6/13/06, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote: > >> >> Check your blue "relase" valve. The threads should be on the inside >> of the >> stem. Not on the outside. The outside should be smooth. It is for a >> quick >> release attachment. Not threads. >> If it is smooth, you R in luck. Your system is 134a. From your symptoms, >> you are low on 134a refrigerant. A trip to Advance Auto Parts for a >> can of >> 134a and a charging hose is in order. About $30. >> >> It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the >> compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add new oil to the compressor >> and lines,Put a vaccum pump on it for a few hours, and fill with >> 134a.This >> is the miniumum to convert it. >> > > > > -- > Dave - KC9FYM > http://fjazzbass.blogspot.com >


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