And if you are going to do the work yourself, replace the
accumulator/drier...if remnants of the old oil are in there it can plug up
and cause a hose to bubble almost to point of bursting...ask me how I
know...

Dave

On 6/13/06, Roger Sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Check your blue "relase" valve. The threads should be on the inside of the
> stem. Not on the outside. The outside should be smooth. It is for a quick
> release attachment. Not threads.
> If it is smooth, you R in luck. Your system is 134a. From your symptoms,
> you are low on 134a refrigerant. A trip to Advance Auto Parts for a can of
> 134a and a charging hose is in order. About $30.
>
> It needs major work to be converted.Remove and drain the oil from the
> compressor. Backflush all the lines(50 ft),Add new oil to the compressor
> and lines,Put a vaccum pump on it for a few hours, and fill with 134a.This
> is the miniumum to convert it.
>

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