Use ester oil.  It's compatible with any residual mineral oil that might
be left in the system.  As others have said, replace the receiver-dryer
and any O-rings that you encounter where connections are being made.

Larry A.

David Marshall wrote:
> I have a beautiful Vanagon Carat here that we are doing a TDI conversion
> into.  I have to admit that I am not an AC expert.  I know that the existing
> system has (or should have) R12.
>
> The 1998 TDI motor has a R134 compressor and we intend on using this
> compressor.  What do I have to change on the rest of the AC system in the
> Vanagon in order to use this R134 compressor and the R134 gas?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> David Marshall
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