+1 on this approach. When we first got our '87 Westy with complete-but-blowing-hot A/C, I received an outrageous quote from a local shop to fix it and figured I had nothing to lose by trying the conversion kit from FLAPS and it worked. The system still leaks somewhere so I need to recharge annually. I plan to have new hoses made and do a permanent fix. Stephen --- On Wed, 4/11/12, James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: A/C--Fix it myself? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 4:33 PM I have done the conversion on six family vehicles using nothing beyond the cheapest kit at my FLAPS. No complaints from anyone yet, except where the system is leaking anyway. I havent replaced anything but the charging port, which is what the kits mainly consist of. Jim
On Apr 11, 2012, at 3:13 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I've always wanted to get a vacuum pump and recharge setup. Can't have too > many tools you know. Anybody out there done the R 134 conversion > themselves? Is there a parts kit? Do you need to get a rebuilt compressor > and new dryer? Inquiring minds want to know. > > > > Or, anyone have a good A/C shop in Seattle in case this is a stupid idea? > > > > Stuart > > '85 Westy |
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