>Date:    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 12:44:04 -0700
>From:    "Keith A. Hughes" <keithahughes@QWEST.NET>
>Subject: Re: R12 or R134?
>
>>  So my theory is that there is a slow leak (6 months or so to fully
>>discharge).
>
>Bad theory! If you *fully* discharge, i.e. no pressure, in 6
>months, that qualifies as a Large leak. Whichever way you go, you
>should fix the leak first, 'cause it isn't going to get better :-)

I think you are right.  Taking it tomorrow to a mechanic for diagnosis...

Thanks to everyone for the advice!