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Subject:Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Sun, 9 Feb 2003 09:32:45 -0600

Sidney White wrote:
>
> can and how to use the new refrigerant in ac unit? I hve the rear mounted
> foward blowing type.
> Sid Vicious

I assume your talking about converting to 134a.
  I did this on my '91 with reasonably good success.  It's not as cold
as some original units, but plenty for me.  I have to add about 1 can
per year; this may be because the smaller 134a molecules seep thru the
hoses or because my system still has a slow leak.
  If I recall, it took some searching to find adapters that would fit
easily behind the C pillar cover and under the engine lid.  I replaced
the receiver-dryer and the O-rings in its connectors.  I dismounted the
compressor to drain out as much of the mineral oil as possible and
replaced the O-rings there also.  I put in ester type oil (guessing at
the amount), in the compressor and the dryer.  Used a real gauge set
($80 ), pumped it down for a couple of hours with a good vacuum pump.  I
think it took about 5 cans to get the system to cycle and blow cold air.

Check the vanagon.com archives and the conversion info on
aircondition.com

good luck,
Larry A.

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