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Subject:Re: How to convert to 134?
From:John Rodgers
Date:Wed, 7 May 2008 00:02:29 -0500

One thing not mentioned in all the related posts is that you need to run
the AC for a few minutes once a week year round to keep all the seals
wet. They tend to dry over time and shrink, and then they leak refrigerant.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Jim Felder wrote:
> Does anyone know of a complete set of instructions for converting to 134
> from R12? I'm talking complete, like where to get any parts needed for the
> compressor and how to get the compressor open to fit them, how to get the
> oil out, put new oil in, and that sort of thing. I inherited a nice set of
> manifold gauges but have never used them. I also have access to a vacuum
> pump if that is required.
> Jim
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