Date:         Tue, 14 Jul 1998 10:30:44 +0100
Reply-To:     "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@NETAXS.COM>
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From:         "R. Hotchkiss" <hotch@NETAXS.COM>
Organization: UArts Music
Subject:      A/C Warm
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Hey Guys,

The A/C in my 86 GL has stopped blowing nice cool air and is now blowing
room temperature air.  I've checked the belt and I've made sure the
radiator fan is going on when the compressor is running.  The compressor
is whining a little when it runs.  Well anyway, since it is illegal for
me to play with freon I have made an appointment with my mechanic to
take a look and charge it up.

Questions:  If the compressor needs to be rebuilt/replaced will I have
to convert to the new R134a system?  If so, what will this cost?  If
not, what will the price of a rebuilt R12 compressor be about?

TIA

Hotch
86 Vanagon GL
89 Jetta GL
Philly
hotch@netaxs.com