> Well, it's leaking from somewhere! That's for sure! With 134a and some dye in the system, I don't see why a good shop can't find the leak. But they have to check everywhere, including up the pillar and to the evaporator, not just the engine compartment and under the van. As far as hoses are concerned, I converted my '87 five years after I bought it with no cool air from the AC to 134a. The shop tested with Freon, found no leaks, evacuated and charged with 134a. It worked perfectly for several years with the VW compressor and then with the Subaru compressor until the Subaru compressor self- destructed. Their observation was that old hoses didn't leak 134a, smaller molecules not withstanding, because the old hoses were saturated with the oil which sealed them. YMMV, but I wouldn't throw money at it. I'd try to find the leak and fix that. Richard |
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