I was thinking of doing the same thing, but I wasn't sure what new AC parts
were required.  On the bus depot web site they specify that the conversion
requires a new recvr/drier.  Is this the only new component that is necessary?

Thanks,
Patrick

74 914 2.0L
86 Vanagon 2.1L
83 BMW R65 LS .65L

>===== Original Message From Steve Suprata <syncrosteve@YAHOO.COM> =====
>Hi all,
>I came across the following sites during my research
>for  retrofitting the AC on my Westy Syncro. Some of
>these refrigerants require you to be certified to buy
>them. In that case go to the imaca site, download the
>study manual, study it for 30 minutes, pay 20 bucks
>and take the cerification test to become MVAC (Motor
>Vehicle Air Conditioning)certified. You can then buy
>any type of auto refrigerants. I did this.  However I
>took the test at Mainstream Engineering Corp
>(www.quick.com)25 questions. I got 24 right-you need
>21 right to pass. I guess I should have studied for
>the recommended hour.
>I can now proudly show off my certificate. You get a
>downloaded copy of it right away, then get a laminated
>wallet card in the mail afew days later.
>Do I feel qualified to to service and repair vehicle
>AC systems? No. But I wonder how many "repair" shops
>have technicians as qualified as I now am. I CAN
>service my own now or just buy refrigerants. Currently
>you don't need to be certified to buy R-134a but that
>is due to change soon. Anyway here are the sites:
>
>www.autofrost-refrigerants.com
>www.lenzdist.com   (they distribut several types)
>www.frigc.com
>www.imaca.com
>www.gti16v.org/tb879503.htm (tech bulletin for
>converting VW's including Vanagon to R134a)
>www.freezonerb276.com
>
>This is by no means all the sites or types of
>alternative refrigerants out there, but it's a start.
>I'll probably just do as Phaedra did and use the Wal
>Mart conversion kit. It sounds easy.
>
>Bye
>
>=====
>Steve Suprata
>
>86 Syncro Westy "Izzie"
>
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