Date: Tue, 1 Jun 1999 10:09:05 -0400
Reply-To: "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
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From: "Joe L." <jliasse@TOAST.NET>
Subject: Re: R134 conversion.
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On my other car there is a fairly large leak in one of the hoses. I
checked out the prices for new hoses with the fittings attatched (the only
way they are sold for this car) and was quoted a price that would make the
folks in hell hesitate.
I got to thinking about repairing these hoses myself. They are
attatched to the fittings with a permenant crimp that would have to be
hacksawed off but after that I think the new hoses could be attatched with
hose clamps and maby some kind of adhesive to ensure against leakage.
I dont know if there are any barbs or the like on the fittings as I
have not taken them off yet.
Anyone ever try this?
----- Original Message -----
From: Darrell Boehler <midwesty@MIDWEST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 11:08 AM
Subject: Re: R134 conversion.
> Hi Bud,
> Amen. There is even lubricant that is compatible with both r12 and
> r134. Local napa store has compressor seal kits and O rings. Sams discount
> has r134a 30 lbs for $60 if you have a fleet of vans. The van ac system
> needs a little more than 3 lbs. There are now ac shops that will pump out
> the r12 for free. If you give the condenser and evaporator a good cleaning
> r134a will do a good job for you. My evaporator discharge air temperature
> reads 40- 45 F same as with r12.
> Darrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Budding Rose <ROSEBUD99@WEBTV.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 9:35 AM
> Subject: R134 conversion.
>
>
> > Read with interest the input. Query- Why make it difficult when its so
> > simple. KMart sells a kit for $39.95 which includes the new oil, 3 cans
> > of R134, Filling hose and all the fittings necessary. The only thing I
> > added was a can of AC stop leak. The system had a very slow leak and
> > emptied itself over a period of 6 months or so. R12 & R134 are
> > completely compatible. No other parts need be changed.
> >
> > The conversion was done almost a year ago and is still going strong - -
> > no problems- I use it here in Fl. most every day.
> >
> > Bud Yandell
> > 91 GL Westy
> > 84 Westy
> >
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