In a message dated 96-05-29 13:32:49 EDT, joe.chan@ix.netcom.com (Joe Chanin) writes: > >Hi--checked the archive without much luck---Kinda overwhelming. > >I do remember someone saying that a Freon replacement was coming out that >would not necessitate the replacement of the system in the car. That it >could just be put in after the Freon was removed. We have a friend with a >New Yorker and they want $750+ to convert her car over to the new "Earth >Friendly" stuff and she just can't afford it. > >If anyone has any info on the replacement refrigerants that does not require >mechanical modifications please let me know. > >Thanks in advance for the help. > >Joe Chanin > >76 Westy > > I would just pay for the repairs with R-12. New yorker probably needs entire hose assmbly. Then Freon charge would be good for 2 or 3 years. Charging system should only cost about $100. Does not use much Freon.
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