Finn,
My '90 Westy was converted a few years ago by a A/C shop in San Diego. They checked for leaks and it has since been checked for leaks and none found, but it is going out somewhere. It's cheaper for me to just add a couple of cans a year to keep it cold.
Jerry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Finn Runyon 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2001 7:20 PM
  Subject: AC Conversion

  Dear List... 
        I recently ordered the R12-134a conversion kit from the Bus Depot.  I 
  then read that the conversion will fail because the Vanagons AC hoses were 
  not made for the newer refrigerant.  Is anyone running 134a without the hose 
  change...how long have you been running it, and does anyone know is there are 
  replacement hoses available? 

  Finn Runyon 
  87 Westy 

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