One thing not mentioned in all the related posts is that you need to run the AC for a few minutes once a week year round to keep all the seals wet. They tend to dry over time and shrink, and then they leak refrigerant. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jim Felder wrote: > Does anyone know of a complete set of instructions for converting to 134 > from R12? I'm talking complete, like where to get any parts needed for the > compressor and how to get the compressor open to fit them, how to get the > oil out, put new oil in, and that sort of thing. I inherited a nice set of > manifold gauges but have never used them. I also have access to a vacuum > pump if that is required. > Jim > > > |
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