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Date:   Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:24:29 -0500
Reply-To:   Ry <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:   Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:   Ry <rylincoln@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Replacing pressure A/C Pressure switch w/o losing Freon
Comments:   To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:   <AANLkTinXAi_Yq_Aob18i-z8VFAHm3pz+qzWK=Goz2Ph9@mail.gmail.com>
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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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