Dave;
        It is my understanding that R-12 is a bit more efficient than
134a so a change would be in the wrong direction. I suggest window
tinting.  Limo Black on the two rear, driverside windows and whatever is
legal on the rest.

Good Luck and Drive Safely
Ken Lewis
86 Crewcab,60 356
http://Neksiwel.20m.com/

On Wed, 27 Jun 2001 16:39:00 +0100 Dave M <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM> writes:
> The a/c in my Vanagon seemeed to work fine in 90 degree New York.
> But now I'm in AZ, it just cannot cool a hot van on a 100 degree day
> (which
> is everyday right now).
> Is this an inherent weakness or does my system need looking at?
> Anyone else in a hot climate got his a/c working well?
> My '95 Mercury Sable has no problem cooling (almost instantly) in
> the same
> conditions - and its 134a, not Freon.
>
> Is there an official VW kit to convert the Vanagon to 134a
> refrigerant?
> What is involved and what parts must be replaced?
> I'm reluctant to spend big bucks maintaining a Freon system.
>
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