Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:29:22 -0500
Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
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Guess I will call them and ask. Yep, it's hot here, too. Mine works right
now, just not real well. Thanks.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Ry <rylincoln@gmail.com> wrote:
> How much would they charge you to JUST evacuate the system and give it back
> to you? About a 15 minute job.
>
> I had to replace the pressure switch on mine a few months back when I did a
> system refurbish.
> Also ended up with new O-rings everywhere, new condenser, new pressure
> switch, new fan speed selection switch, receiver/dryer.
> All in all, I think I spent ~$350 in parts plus another $150 in vacuum pump
> and refrigerant, but I'm still so happy I did it, it was 104F yesterday!!!
>
>
> -Ry
> http://www.google.com/profiles/rylincoln
>
>
>
> On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:52 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Thanks, David...That's what I thought, too. Thing is, the A/C shop told
>> me
>> I needed the new pressure switch and then I pay them 379.00 to replace o
>> rings, replace the freon, etc. Sounds like I could save some $$ by doing
>> it
>> myself. I have had the van for about 2.5-3 years and the PO did the 134A
>> conversion. I don't think the system is in such bad shape. I would like
>> to
>> install the switch myself and fill it and THEN take it to him if I have a
>> problem. Just don't want to vent the freon in the air. Any ideas to
>> avoid
>> this? I know this may sound stupid, but I made the DIY $20 Brake Bleeder
>> and it has a tire stem installed....I wonder if I could utilize this to
>> catch some of the freon? Just brainstormin' Thanks again.
>> CheapSkate Michael in San Antonio
>> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 8:31 AM, <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> > No. you will have to evacuate the system, replace the switch and then
>> > recharge your ac.
>> >
>> > David Clarkson
>> > 90 Westy
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
>> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> > Sent: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 8:49 am
>> > Subject: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Can I take the pressure switch off the high pressure line in the DS side
>> >
>> >
>> > rear D pillar and pop the new one in and NOT lose all the freon? Thanks.
>> >
>> > Michael in San Antonio
>> >
>> > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'
>> >
>> >
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