Randy--
Not blow --suck !!

E-mail message From Randy�Charrette

Last year when my system was dry I installed an R-134 conversion
kit.Total cost was under $200. I replaced the reciever/drier and the
expansion valve, blew out the system and installed the kit with new
oil(supplied in kit). I still have to top off every year (at least), but
R-134 is a lot less harmfull and a lot cheaper. I would highly suggest
this. Only hard part is you need to use a compressor (rent) to blow out
the system. Other than that it is a cake job. Good luck
Randy Charrette
87' Syncro weekender
208K
>From: "Beckham, Chip"
>Reply-To: "Beckham, Chip"
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Air Conditioner Question
>Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:50:32 -0500
>
>I've had to top off my A/C system every year I've owned my Vanagon,
since it
>was new. In the early years, it wasn't much Freon to get a clear sight
>glass and R12 used to be cheap. Not anymore. My system now needs both
long
>hoses replaced to hold any charge. I understand there is a better
>replacement for R12 than R134. Anyone have any luck with refrigerant
>conversions?
>
>Chip Beckham
>85 GL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: developtrust [mailto:developtrust@HOME.COM]
>Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 1:41 PM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Air Conditioner Question
>
>My air conditioner is starting to blow cool air and not cold. I was
told by
>my VW dealer that vanagons need service every year due to the long
hoses
>etc. even if it does not seem to leak.
>
>This does not seem correct to me but that is their experience. Does
anyone
>have their AC system last longer than a year? At $180 to service it I'd
like
>to fix any leaks to minimize a yearly drop of almost $200.
>
>Any advice? It is 80 degrees in California today with our dry Santa Ana
>winds and also summer is coming.
>
>Has anyone solved this AC issue more permanently than replacing freone
every
>year?
>
>William Polowniak
>1989 Vanagon GL
>1988 Mercedes 300 SE
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