On Wed, 16 Jun 2004 15:58:03 -0500, Stan Wilder wrote
> I never said r134a was as good as R12.
> I just contend that if you use the 134a you might overcome the lesser
> cooling capabilities by adding another condenser to the system.
> It worked for me.

This was Volvo's approach.  Their official R134a conversion kit for the 240
included a bigger condensor.  240 model years that came from the factory with
R134a had the bigger condensor *and* an electric pusher fan to supplement the
engine-driven fan.

My 240 was converted without changing the condensor and it doesn't cool well
at all.  I have it on good authority that a properly converted 240 will
"freeze your nipples off."

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon
'82 VW Vanagon Westfalia Diesel (ebay #2481476461)