Date:         Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:25:13 -0500
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: A/C--Fix it myself?
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Well, I don't recommend the flammables.

 I have seen the kits.  I had mine flushed, new oil, and new valves installed, and filled with R134.  Seems to me that one should not take chances.  Mineral oil is not compatible with R134, or so I am told by folks who are supposed to be expert.

mcneely

---- Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> You can even "convert" to another special sauce for cheaper than
> that...propane/isobutane.  I charged up with that combo about five years
> ago, and it still works great today.  No need to flush out the mineral oil
> and replace with PAG either.
>
> On Wed, Apr 11, 2012 at 1:57 PM, fonman4277@comcast.net <
> fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > I did the same years ago to an '84 Westy. $29.95 and I had working a/c.
> > Nearly everyone insisted that there had to be more to it than that.  One
> > listee  (who is no longer on this list) p-mailed me 5 or 6 times demanding
> > to know what it was that I wasn't telling everyone.
> >
> > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone
> >
> > ----- Reply message -----
> > From: "James Felder" <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
> > Date: Wed, Apr 11, 2012 16:33
> > Subject: A/C--Fix it myself?
> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> >
> > 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
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Casey

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David McNeely