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• Re: I lost my cool!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:35:06 -0400
  ...Bus Depot just sold me as > compatible with either R12 or R134A isn't-the label on it says "mineral > oil" I'm still...
• air-conditioner sealant
  Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
  Wed, 19 Feb 2003 20:12:21 -0500
  ...Got my JC Whitney catalog yesterday and in the section where they sell cans of R134A coolant they also sell cans of sealant which...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 14:42:22 -0400
  ...These > didn't strip the > threads but it was very hard to puncture the R134a can and get it > threaded onto the > valve. I...
• Re: AC Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:46:42 -0500
  ...My system works as well as it can, and I have had a changeover to R134a. However, to be cool, I have to have...
• Re: Air Conditioner Question-Larry A
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 19:35:22 -0600
  ...From what I have read, the original mineral oil is incompatible with R134a, but if some remains in the system, it will dissolve in...
• Re: help w/ charging/filling AC
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:18:25 -0500
  I have done some reading where R134a now has some controversy surrounding it, as evidence mounts as to whether it is really all that...
• Re: A/C Conversion to R134a - Can I do it myself?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:09:28 -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: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:55:39 -0400
  ...I have since switched it over to HC12A (after the R134a conversion, so I'm legal). This cools it down even faster. By the...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:56:23 -0700
  ...I converted to R134a long ago. Cools great when it gets a new charge, but leaks down over half the summer, and no one...
• Re: R12 or R134?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 13:02:52 -0700
  Got it converted to R134a Mike On 7/29/03 10:31 AM, "David Maurio" <maurio11@COMCAST.NET> wrote: >> ----------------------- Clip ---------------------- >> Time to take a...
• Re: D.I.Y. R-134 Kit AC Recharge advice
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 10:43:08 +1100
  ...R12 & R134a are equivalent pressures for all intensive purposes. R134a was designed that way. R134a is slightly higher at high temps, but is slighghtly...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 16:09:29 -0500
  ...These > didn't strip the > threads but it was very hard to puncture the R134a can and get it > threaded onto the > valve. I...
• Re: A/C resuscitation - where to start?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 22:44:33 -0500
  Rob wrote: > At 6/26/2007 04:11 PM, mordo wrote: > >>> There is nothing wrong with R134a - if you have a system built for...
• AC
  Historical mailing list - James Ogul
  Tue, 7 May 2013 15:56:53 -0400
  ...How can I tell if its R12 or R134A? If its the former what type of shop could convert it? Thanks Jim
• Airconditioning 1987 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 23:08:51 EST
  ...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: freeze 12
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 3 Jul 2006 13:23:02 -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: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 25 May 2011 02:03:52 -0700
  ...Name your poison: >R134a = greenhouse gas; R12 = CFC. > >If you really care about the environment, we'd all appreciate it if >you would turn...
• Re: A/C compressor question
  Historical mailing list - Lindemulder
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 21:52:01 -0400
  ...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: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 21:33:42 -0700
  ...These > didn't strip the > threads but it was very hard to puncture the R134a can and get it > threaded onto the > valve. I...
• Re: R134 USERS??????????
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 13:40:34 -0700
  ...It looks like now I need 2 cans of R134a / summer. I just drove 20 miles and it's about 107 out. The AC...
• Complete R134a Kit available
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 17:16:09 -0500
  Hi Volks: At www.jcwhitney.com there is a complete R-134a replacement package, with AC Stop Leak, Leak Detect, all the fittings, oil...
• Re: A/C compressor not turning
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:35:39 -0700
  ...A/C compressor not turning Thanks for all the good information!� I with think I'm ready to try R134a, a= nd troubleshoot the...
• Re: AC does loses freon
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:22:09 -0700
  ...Any suggestions, hints, advise??? > Cheers > Jaime I went the R134A route and never had any leak issues for several years until I got rid...
• R12 to R134a retrofit
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 11:56:03 -0700
  For those interested, on the Sanden website, there is an adobe acrobat file with the recommended procedures to do an r12 to r134 conversion...
• Re: AC Conversion: R12 to R134A
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:52:53 -0400
  ...R12 to R134A > Date: Monday, July 23, 2001 5:10 PM > > Remove your compressor, drain mineral oil, flush compressor and lines > w/non clorinated...
• Re: Adding freon
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 18:53:17 -0700
  Air conditioning, a favorite of the list! FWIW R134a has been successfully put into R12 systems.... Go to the vanagon list archives http://gerry...
• Vanagon glass update ..Re: ac for my 82 (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 00:04:53 -0400
  Hi all..., I'm interested in updating the glass, to the new heat reflecting stuff you see in the new vehicles that use R134a...
• Re: AC concerns
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:40:34 -0400
  ...The USDOT, requires that vehicles using Freeze 12, Duracool, HC 12a and other similar products must first have been converter to R134a fittings and...
• Re: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 25 May 2011 09:24:34 -0500
  ...Name your poison: > >R134a = greenhouse gas; R12 = CFC. > > > >If you really care about the environment, we'd all appreciate it if > >you would turn...
• Early A/C help finding Compressor
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 11:09:59 EDT
  ...I am also converting to R134A. comments, suggestions, and direction, much appreciated. Thanks a ton unladen. Chris happy 4th
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point) -Reply
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 12:12:20 -0400
  On Thu, 20 Aug 1998, YauMan Chan wrote: (snip) California alone has more cars (with air > conditions) than all Asian countries combined. > Yau-Man...
• R 134a pressure specs
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:37:28 -0400
  Greetings a/c gurus, I need to recharge my a/c with R134a refrigerant. I have done an achive search with no success. I...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 00:57:39 -0500
  ...found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC A Samba thread on R134a conversion from a few years ago involved replacing all the...
• Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
  Historical mailing list - Eric Ley
  Wed, 8 May 2013 06:56:47 -0400
  ...When the system was overhauled - the system > was upgraded from R-12 to R134a with a kit from Van-Cafe that had all > tht...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:55:59 -0500
  If you are considering swapping to R134a, by now the old hoses should not be an issue because they have been fully saturated with...
• EPA'S freon listing
  Historical mailing list - Lee Brewer
  Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:24:36 -0400
  ...note that freeze 12 is 80% R134A! but if have found it works every bit as good as kenwiley says. Lee Brewer http://www...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:20:52 -0700
  ...hoses are also old and not designed for R134a." Some years ago, I had my AC system (1991 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile) converted to...
• Re: R12 to R134a Air Conditioning Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:22:32 -0700
  It's the hot air from the politicians. On 6/16/04 1:59 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > I have...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 10:42:00 -0400
  How long did the last charging last? I think a recharge will last longer than 5 or 6 weeks, if your system was working...
• Re: A/C shop in CA?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 20:04:38 -0500
  ...Another thing too, is that the R12 system with the R12 compressor will cool much better that an R12 system converted to R134a. Apparently...
• Re: found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:29:25 -0700
  ...found some freon 12 should I recharge old AC > > A Samba thread on R134a conversion from a few years ago involved > replacing all the...
• CARAT AIR CONDTIONING
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 Aug 2016 08:17:35 -0500
  ...It currently is set up for the R12, but I need to upgrade to a R134a. I have to replace the receiver/dryer, and...
• A/C Duct Sagging-NLA?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 08:31:02 -0500
  ...I have a leak somewhere and will put in some R134A with stop leak and check the hoses. Thanks, Michael. Michael in San Antonio...
• AC-conversion
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Schimke
  Mon, 8 Jul 1996 20:44:00 +0100
  Hi folks, I want to convert my AC from R12 to ozon-friendly R134a, it is now needed in Germany. I need some information...
• Re: help w/ charging/fi
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 19 Jun 2005 20:30:22 -0600
  ...Then they "converted" it to R134a--evacuate, vacuum, new fittings, oil, dye, etc, etc. Then charged it with R134a. It does not leak, is...
• Re: A/C compressor question - noise
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 18:21:18 -0500
  I shifted to R134a last summer in my 86 Syncro. It kept me plenty cool in 95 F with a dewpoint of 75 F...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 10:14:13 -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: Vanagon a/c
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 25 May 2011 08:07:15 -0700
  ...Name your poison: > > >R134a = greenhouse gas; R12 = CFC. > > > > > >If you really care about the environment, we'd all appreciate it if > > >you would turn...
• Re: A/C -R12--R134a (a bit off point)
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 22:48:45 -0700
  > (who is only sad I didn't buy 2 20lb canisters of R12 10 years ago instead > of one 10 lb canister, then I...
• AC Charge Question
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN PHILLIPS
  Sat, 30 Jun 2001 19:04:07 -0700
  I use R134a in my 90 GL. It seems not as cool as "normal". The site glass shows lots of little bubbles passing by...
• Re: My R134a experience
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Thu, 3 Aug 2006 16:52:27 -0700
  Michael Diehr wrote: > Is a compressor failure generally a trip-ending experience? > Or can you just turn off the AC and keep going? Definitely...
• Fwd: amount of freon in ac system
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 21:16:58 EDT
  Recently retro fitted to R134a with rebuilt compressor, rebuilt Refridg lines with barrier hose, new dryer, expan valve & ester oil. Went with a charge...
• Re: A/C conversion to R134a??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
  Sat, 16 Jun 2001 08:44:30 -0700
  "Richard A. Jones" wrote: > > Anyone changed hoses in a conversion? Where did the > hoses come from? If you bring your old hoses into the...
• Re: R134a in 88 Weekender.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:15:58 -0500
  ...These >>didn't strip the >>threads but it was very hard to puncture the R134a can and get it >>threaded onto the >>valve. I...
• Re: Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 12:43:08 -0700
  ...Non R134a refrigerants are flammable right? > > > For my own clarification .. > > All of these replacement refrigerants [ other than R134a ] > > are flammable. RedTek, DuraCool, Freeze 12...
• Re: Bus Depot A/C Compressor Sanden 508
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:27:26 +0000
  ...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: Air Conditioning help
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 15:59:51 -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 Question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:02:05 -0700
  I did the cheapo R134a FLAPS conversion on my '87 Westy after I got a two grand quote from a "reputable" shop on fixing...
• Re: AC Compressor on r134a system
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 17:52:32 -0400
  ...Since yours was converted to R134a, you'll probably have quick disconnects on the high and low side fittings. Technically it is illegal to...
• Re: AC conversion quirks
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 16:10:04 -0400
  Sounds like the r134a is operating near the AC high pressure switch trip points and is triggering the fan to go on high speed...