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• Re: Air Conditioning - best years or ???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Sat, 27 Mar 2010 17:40:59 -0400
  ...The AC on the later model Westies should blow nice and cold even with R134a as a replacement refrigerant. Ken Wilford John 3:16...
• R12-R134a and the dealer.
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 22:59:34 -0400
  Hi Volks, I read Johns post about him stopping at his dealer and asking about converting his vanagon. I love the response, > " He said...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point) -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:31:43 -0800
  No, as I understand it, the Montreal Protocol signed by the U.S. and other industrialize nations was to ban the MANUFACTURING, not the...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:20:52 -0400
  ...With the introduction of R134a refrigerant the a/c industry determined that the original type hose leaked R134a at a greater rate than R12...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 22 Jan 2014 13:32:46 -0600
  ...Freeze 12 is 80%R134a and 20% R142b. It is not a hydrocarbon. Is this true? Freeze 12 was developed so that R12 systems...
• '85 GL A/C MYSTERY?
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 16:14:17 -0400
  ...of Faith that 8.5oz of ester oil and 36oz of R134a is not going to blow his garage up! Will report in later...
• Re: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:56:36 -0600
  ...Both evaporators have > R134a expansion valves. The system was converted to R134a (~50 oz) and > the compressor is a Sanden SD709. I am using...
• Re: R-134a and lube amounts... PLEASE HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 3 Jul 2002 21:42:11 -0500
  ...And I still don't know how much I R134a and lube > to use... I've changed o-rings, dryer.... VW says 47.6...
• Re: Vanagon AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:41:59 -0700
  ...lose by playing with it so tried one of the cheapo R134a conversion kits from an auto parts store. That worked to cool things...
• Re: I have questions about converting the AC system to 134a
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 15:24:37 -0400
  ...When I converted my system to R134a (keeping the old R-12 compressor) I only changed the receiver dryer ... removed and drained the compressor...
• AC conversion cost
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 17:55:31 -0600
  ...They said there were no leaks or problems, so they converted, evacuated, etc, and put in R134a. They said they had stopped changing O...
• Re: 1989 Carat - Fair price?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Mon, 24 Feb 2003 14:12:02 -0600
  ...rating), alloys, good paint, strong engine, A/C works and is R134a now. There were other things, but my overall impression of this Van...
• Re: air-conditioner sealant
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 05:33:50 -0800
  ...catalog yesterday and in the > section where they sell cans of R134A coolant they > also sell cans of sealant which supposedly stops > leaks in...
• Re: Moving our aging bodies on from Vanagon (sniff!)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 5 Aug 2019 22:03:44 -0400
  ...After getting an outrageous quote to fix it I figured there was nothing to lose by trying a cheapo R134a conversion so bought one...
• 1990 Westy AC 3rd speed and condenser fan - Resolved
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Fri, 18 Aug 2006 22:04:51 -0400
  ...When I did the I4 conversion we also replaced >the receiver/dryer, evap valve, hoses, and the balance of the R134a kit. > >There are...
• Part 1 of 2: Dual Air Conditioning in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 22:57:46 -0500
  ...Both evaporators have > R134a expansion valves. The system was converted to R134a (~50 oz) and > the compressor is a Sanden SD709. I am using...
• Re: A/C Condensor--Serpentine vs Tube Type
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:05:53 -0500
  ...I've used several of the tube type on R134a conversions with excellent results. What wears your compressor out is, oil starvation, to high...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:06:14 -0400
  ...I do have about 6 or 7 cans of R12 on my shelf, but intend to swap to R134a, and save the R12 for...
• Re: AC Shop Recommendations in Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 2019 21:47:52 +0000
  ...C condenser that sits in front of your radiator.  The new R134a refrigerant is different from the old R12 and doesn't work as...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 7 May 2013 19:50:51 -0500
  ...AC 134a refrigerant leak down 18 months ago I had the AC system gone completely through - and converted to R134a. It got new seals...
• Re: How much R134a for '84 GL
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 12:17:02 -0400
  On Mon, 29 Jun 1998, kenneth d lewis wrote: > Ken; > Just finished doing this on our 85. I went ahead and had all the...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 10:54:04 -0400
  I'm going to put out a general question, the TSB in question, 95-01 or 95-03 or something like that lists the...
• Re: Avoid Freeze 12!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 06:25:47 -0700
  ...Why would anybody put Freeze-12 in a system designed for R134a? That doesn't make any sense. The blend in Freeze-12 is...
• Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:54:15 +0000
  ...With the introduction of R134a refrigerant the a/c industry determined that the original type hose leaked R134a at a greater rate than R12...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 9 May 2013 15:00:50 -0700
  Jim,When I bought my '87 the A/C system was complete but blowing hot. �I invested about $40 in a FLAPS R134a conversion...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:43:04 -0600
  ...It had it converted to R134a two springs ago. It got all new > > fittings, the system was flushed, and new proper lubricant for R134...
• Air conditioning compressor
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sat, 9 Dec 2017 09:04:20 -0800
  ...Last summer, made the switch from R12 to R134a. Also left off the cowling on the ceiling that comes with westy. Worked great, really...
• Re: Cost of Freon R12
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 14 May 2003 14:26:11 -0400
  ...you are supposed to stop using it (older cars using it are grandfathered, but new cars can't use it.) R134a is the replacement...
• Re: 134 conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 16:25:52 -0800
  I had my van converted to R134a by the best shop [or so I've been told by more than one source] in Sacramento...
• Re: A/C tools question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 10 May 2013 15:19:08 -0500
  ...have the ability to do anything but convert your system to R134a. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.kegkits...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 8 May 2013 23:05:17 -0500
  ...Rob vwrobb@gmail.com At 5/8/2013 10:43 PM,JRodgers wrote: >R134a is in fact - an upgrade only in the since that...
• Re: AC System Leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 17:15:25 -0400
  ...The system is now converted to R134A and it cools fine. It still has a very small leak somewhere, but I can charge it...
• Re: diesel Vanagon vs. MB, Volvo, other diesel VW
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 10:14:39 -0500
  ...Pay close attention, try to find one that works and has not had a R134A conversion done. The cooling capacity of the AC is...
• Re: AC question
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 15:59:29 -0600
  ...I have switch most every thing I own to r134a, it works for me and is $65 for 30 lbs at Sams club. Your...
• Re: Vanagon AC R-134A leaking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 4 Oct 2013 20:14:10 -0400
  ...Vanagon AC > > ---- JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > As I understand it, if you convert to R134a refrigerant the system > > will leak because the 134a...
• Re: Refrigerant Regulatory Crap!! (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 22:39:26 -0400
  ...Um...anyone trying to burn R134a would have a tough time I think, like fluorine compounds in general it's wicked stable. MSDS lists...
• Re: Elemental Mods Report
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 23:46:52 -0500
  Freeze 12 is supposed to perform near that of Freon 12, which is supposedly far better that R134a in producing cool/cold air. In...
• RE: Freon Conversions / Substitutes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Thu, 3 Jul 97 19:03:33 UT
  ...I suspect many of their problems after converting cars to R134a were marginal components which might have failed soon anyway - just the added stress...
• Re: Airconditioning 1987 Westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 20:51:38 -0800
  ...do I > convert to R134A. Last time > most said no because the van needs the max ac it can > get from the system, my...
• Re: FS: 91 Vanagon GL in Green Bay--cheap
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 21:05:23 -0500
  ...Good Luck, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver (X2) Chelsea, AL rpc wrote: > 1991 Vanagon GL, AC converted to r134a, 7 Passenger, non-westy, 2...
• Re: Vacuum Pump A/c Manifold Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:24:17 -0400
  ...AC manifold gauge, with hoses and adapters for both R12 and R134a fittings. I don't have a modern recommendation as I've had...
• Re: AC concerns
  Historical mailing list - Martin Green
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 08:58:43 -0400
  ...12a and > other similar products must first have been converter to R134a fittings > and oil and be properly labeled. > > However, as I have commented...
• Re: [vanagon] Freon
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:30:07 -0800
  It is my experience that R-12 is substantially "colder" than R134a especially on a retro fit vs factory R134 configs. R-12 can...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Fri, 30 Jun 2006 22:09:51 -0700
  ...Can anybody suggest a reliable A/C shop for conversion to R134a in California? We got a quote from a local a/c shop...
• Re: Refrigerant Regulatory Crap!! (long)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 09:46:22 -0500
  ...Whether R134a was the best > choice or even the best choice at the time, and what if any industry > pressure was put on them...
• Re: AC servicing woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 09:29:44 -0400
  ...PAG oil is generally used for OEM R134a systems. The Ester oil is used more for conversions as it will mix better with residual...
• Re: A/C conversion to R134a?????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:33:13 -0400
  ...of the compressor, hook up some of these pressure bottles with R134a > and see what�s happening... I am aware of the new valve...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Thu, 4 Aug 2016 11:15:32 -0500
  ...https://www.amazon.com/FJC-2734-R134A-Oil-Injector/dp/B000HHUO98 GregM -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Air Conditioner Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 20:22:13 -0500
  ...replacing freone every > > year? > > > Last spring I converted my 91 to R134a. The PO had said that the R12 > had leaked out soon after...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 4 Aug 2006 08:18:20 -0700
  well, i've taken a lot of benji's advice, and as a result my life is even more spicy than it was before...
• Re: AC trip report
  Historical mailing list - tommy
  Fri, 21 Jul 2006 07:57:09 -0700
  ...The dual AC, newly converted to R134a, worked as well as could be expected given the extreme heat in Oklahoma. Without the front AC...
• Re: Whining AC compressor
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 5 Aug 2016 00:00:56 -0500
  ...oil or one of the specialty oils used for R12 to R134a conversions. > The PAG oil can react over time and create a jelly...
• Re: ETKA and the Vanagon AC system
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 7 Aug 2010 20:14:38 -0400
  ...Am I missing something here? > > I want to upgrade to R134a. Do I need to install two valves, even though > the original system doesn...
• Re: Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:22:36 -0700
  ...amount of freon in ac system > > > Recently retro fitted to R134a with rebuilt compressor, rebuilt Refridg > lines > > with barrier hose, new dryer, expan valve...
• Re: A/C charging and maintenance...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 28 May 2004 00:20:35 -0700
  ...http://www.id-usa.com/aircond.htm http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/technical/r134a-retrofit-for-85-91-vanagons.txt http://gti16v.org/tb879503...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stinson
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:44:24 -0400
  ...we took overhead A/C unit >>down to redo it for R134a expansion valve, and exposed the bright white >>headliner under the a/c...
• Re: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:57:14 -0800
  ...It had it converted to R134a two springs ago. It got all new fittings, the system was flushed, and new proper lubricant for R134...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 2013 22:14:33 -0400
  ...AC 134a refrigerant leak down > > 18 months ago I had the AC system gone completely through - and converted to > R134a. It got new seals...
• Re: A/C Repair (was Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:34:28 -0700
  --- Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> wrote: > There seems to be huge controversy over r12a vs > 134a. From what I have read > of Red Tek and...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 08:47:01 -0400
  ...Added R134a and now it > works great. BUT - it seems the radiator/condenser fan up front runs as > long as the AC is turned...