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• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 02:42:57 -0400
  ...A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??) > > Hi John, > When I converted to R134a, I replaced all the o-rings > with the new green...
• A/C compressor question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 21:23:08 EDT
  ...The R134a will probably leak faster otherwise. I'm retiscent to replace the compressor if I can repair it.......Scottish blood probably. Any one...
• Re: '84 Westfalia A/C resurrection-expansion valve
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 1 May 2001 15:36:08 EDT
  ...Stuff like this is becoming insreasingly difficult to get as these days generic components are set up for R134a. If your system has been...
• Re: small adapter needed - air cond.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:20:02 -0500
  ...About two years ago I converted my 84 to R134A. It has been fine. I went to add a little R134A and my adapter...
• A/C -R12--R134a
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 08:48:28 -0800
  ...I search the archived here on all info concerning changing from R12 to R134a and found a lot of very useful resources. I asked...
• Re: AC System Repair/ Upgrade
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:10:35 -0600
  I just had my R134a conversion recharged. '87 Syncro Westy. Took 42 oz of magic. I don't know how many cans that converts...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:32:34 -0400
  yes, on top of the reciever dryer. You cant see it though. ou either have to remove the dryer from the mount, or use...
• Re: AC changes
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:09:36 -0400
  ...AC changes > > My Vanagons with AC systems, were converted to use R134a quite some time ago. I’m used to having to ‘top off...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a -Reply
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 08:17:22 -0800
  ...fires" to a new high! I think I will stay with R134a. Now if I can get a powerful enough compress. liquid Nitrogen will...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 20:29:42 -0500
  ...for R12 which is a single chemical compound, >but not for R134a and others which are blends. The >R/D on my syncro westy...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:43:49 -0700
  ...After about 1500 miles (perhaps 700 of which I had the AC on), my r134a conversion is still blowing cold, and the compressor noise...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Apr 2017 to 7 Apr 2017 (#2017-129)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 9 Apr 2017 04:21:31 +0000
  ...If you do/did choose to go with R134A, you really need to replace all your rubber A/C hoses with "barrier" hoses to...
• Re: R134A Conversion Done!
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 20:30:44 -0700
  Ok what's the matter with Boulder Valley VW, if that's still their name, they seemed like a good group when I worked...
• Re: More on Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:44:43 -0500
  ...My hoses are leaking > somewhere and I have R134A retro kit on, but sems I have to add a can or two > every summer...
• Re: AC Freon (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 10:26:32 EST
  ...Condensers and evaporators have to be a bit larger, and working pressures higher, for r134a than r12. Hope this clears up some confusion. - Ed
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 09:33:31 -0500
  ...I did have my AC system converted to R134a by a very reputable (and capable in my experience) shop. They did not change the...
• Re: Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:44:34 -0400
  Freeze-12 is not flammable, I can't speak for the others. My Westy is now Freeze-12 with the front AC addition--I...
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a questio n
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 05:52:23 -0600
  ...Put R134a in. Put oil in. Put >more R134a in. Done. > >I changed nothing. This is the "least cost solution" according to the >materials...
• Re[2]: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point) -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 11:44:34 -0400
  Not complete. Certain countries like China and India are even now making R-12 as they are permitted by the ban. But in time...
• Re: 91 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 26 May 2008 23:36:49 -0500
  ...The problem with the R134a is the higher operating pressures that re imposed on the compressor. There is a fairly high failure rate of...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 8 May 2013 14:11:44 +0000
  ...When the system was overhauled - the system was upgraded from R-12 to R134a with a kit from Van-Cafe that had all tht...
• Watch "Changing the oil in a Sanden Style Compressor" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Aug 2016 10:39:52 -0500
  ...It seems that no matter what, some moisture gets in, and that moisture mixed with R134a makes an acidic mix the can destroy your...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:33:35 -0700
  ...worth: R134a doesn't work nearly as well as R12 in an unmodified R12 system. Mods can run into some serious change. R134a will...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 Jul 2006 (#2006-591)
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 12:47:13 -0600
  ...Detecting R134a Leaks > > The AC in my 83.5 Westy has a leak. It was converted to R134a a few > years > ago but it...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:06:30 +0000
  134a systems have "barrier" hoses. "with the introduction of R134a came "barrier" hose line. Basically a hose within a hose that limits the probability...
• A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 17:35:33 -0500
  ...And of course there is R134a on hand. I want to get it right by the book. Then after that - I might consider switching...
• Re: Self-Service AC Service
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 19 Aug 2001 01:09:57 -0500
  ...Looking at > R134a kit from Wally World and a new receiver/dryer from The Bus > Depot. > Will service the system myself. > > Anything to watch...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
  Thu, 9 May 2013 09:37:12 -0700
  ...Converting to R134a without replacing the oil is a problem. The mineral oil used with R12 is not miscible with R134a; this means that...
• Re: A/C fan problems
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 17:16:35 -0400
  ...Is this a bad switch or something with the motor itself? Any similar stories out there? Also, I did a r134a conversion on it...
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 16:52:41 -0400
  Hello, I dont think a sight glass will be accurate for 134a in a r-12 system.It would be accurate for r-12...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??)
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 02:42:11 -0400
  ...A/C -R12--R134a (O-RING QUESTION??) > > Hi John, > When I converted to R134a, I replaced all the o-rings > with the new green...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 8 May 2013 15:15:50 -0500
  ...New seals, new expansion valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 11:42:42 -0700
  ...The simple fact is that we are stuck with R134a because the large corporations that lobby the EPA were able to get R12 off...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Laura Magee
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 16:10:09 -0500
  ...Does anyone know of a good article on a website > or a good list posting that covers R12 -> R134A AC > refrigerant conversion? I've...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 7 May 2008 06:17:09 -0500
  Ken, Actually, the frequent loss of R134a into the atmosphere is a big deal, environmentally speaking. And actually a very BIG deal. Turns out...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a
  Historical mailing list - Timothy O. Crooks
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 13:42:22 -0400
  ...should replace > it with R134a. > > I search the archived here on all info concerning changing > from R12 to R134a and found a lot of...
• Desert refrigerant of choice?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:42:20 -0700
  ...climates? Looked on Google and found a half dozen or so. R134a is an option, but I get bad reports on its ability to...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Charles Slosberg
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 01:32:36 EDT
  Had my AC switched to R134a and a new compressor put into my 85 for about $600 at Ventura AC & Radiator in Ventura. Its...
• Re: AW: A/C -R12--R134a, VW tech bulletin, there's one.
  Historical mailing list - Cathy Thompson
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 09:32:32 EDT
  I went with 134a and I have noticed very little difference at all, maybe a few degrees is all, but it is very comfy...
• FS 90 Vanagon GL in WV
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN PHILLIPS
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 19:06:53 -0700
  ...converted ac to R134A last year. complete maintenance records. garaged. equipped with Braun swing-away wheelchair lift and passenger tie downs. automatic. burgandy. email...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:53 -0500
  I have brand new everything and the biggest and most efficient condenser available, should be, cost enough. Still doesn't do it. Rats. Mike...
• Re: Friday question--AC compressor installation
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:48:35 -0500
  ...There different R134a lubricants used. The total quantity required is determined by the vehicle. You will need to look that up. R134a systems are...
• Re: a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Thu, 14 May 1998 20:36:50 -0700
  ...a/c rebuild and retrofitted to R134a Volks, Does anybody know of a retrofit for Vanagons before '86? I struck out looking... Sam
• Re: AC Converting/Procedure/R134A
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 19:00:03 -0400
  ...It has not leaked > any R134a yet--still cold. It was converted in 2003. > > Last year when I had my '87 syncro westy converted...
• A/C Work Done but Failed. Long Version
  Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
  Tue, 31 May 2005 14:11:47 -0500
  ...I added the R134a after getting the pressure up, on the R134a scale on the guages, the cool breezes were a blowing. Nice. All...
• Re: warning eurovan owners/ 134a
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 4 Jul 1999 00:51:54 -0400
  ...I do not understand what the R134a had to do with being the cause of his fire. Please elaborate. thx HKS
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 20:55:09 -0500
  ...R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion > On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:59:53 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote > > I have brand new everything and...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 22:59:52 -0700
  ...they are everywhere! > I search the archived here on all info concerning changing > from R12 to R134a and found a lot of very useful...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 11:55:18 -0700
  ...My R134a experience My 85 westy has a slow leak (as many do) and so about 3 years after my last R12 chargeup, I...
• Re: AC pressures
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 12:09:44 -0400
  With R134a the pressures will vary a lot with temperature of course but I would be looking for something in the range 220-250...
• Re: Detecting R134a Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:04:15 -0400
  YOu can use soap bubbles too. I can tellyouwithj 90 percent accuracy that your leak is at the shaft seal of the compressor. Almost...
• My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 09:14:13 -0700
  ...after my last R12 chargeup, I decided to go for a R134a conversion. The shop (Harris Radiator near San Diego) did a great job...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 04:18:41 +0000
  A Samba thread on R134a conversion from a few years ago involved replacing all the hoses.  He removed them and had a shop put...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 18:35:51 EDT
  ...convince you NOT to convert to R134a! Is the deal that one HAS TO convert to R134a to get the system charged? Shops won...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 8 May 2013 16:24:10 -0400
  ...New seals, new expansion > valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny > leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: A/C R-12 to R-134A
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 1 May 2001 18:25:59 -0500
  ...It is not as efficient as the R12 so they make the clutch pulley smaller on the R134a system and spin the compressor faster...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 8 May 2013 13:27:09 -0700
  ...New seals, new expansion > valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny > leak somewhere - just how to...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a, VW tech bulletin, there's one.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 01:54:57 EDT
  ...the archived here on all info concerning changing from R12 to R134a and found a lot of very useful resources. I asked our VW...
• Re: Do AC hoses HAVE to be replaced on a 134a conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 13:09:09 -0400
  Gregg and List, Back when R134a first came out, a big deal was made about replacing all of the hoses when converting from R12...
• Re: How to convert to 134?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 7 May 2008 21:06:21 +0000
  ...John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> > Ken, > > Actually, the frequent loss of R134a into the atmosphere is a big deal, > environmentally speaking. And actually a...