Rob, where does the "bs" come from?  those who advocate for using standard mechanisms and procedures recommended by the automotive industry and regulatory agencies, or those who advocate using non-standard mechanisms and procedures?  I realize that some creativity may be required to work around a problem not addressed (or addressable) by industry or most shops, but when a perfectly workable, standard and therefore eminently defendable mechanism or procedure exists, why go to something else?

DMc

---- Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> At  6/20/2010 10:01 PM, Robert Fisher wrote:
> >There are other considerations as well; I read some time back that a
> >Nat'l professional organization representing automotive A/C service
> >techs was suing the manufacturers of hydrocarbon "refrigerants"
> >because of all of their members (apparently a considerable number)
> >that had been injured trying to service systems that had been filled
> >with explosive gases unbeknownst to them.
>
> You're going to have to back that claim up... sounds like just
> another internet story to me.
>
> We are trying to keep 20+ yr old Vanagon running. I just don't see
> why we can't pass on what works and what doesn't, there have been so
> many stories and personal opinions on this thread. That happens on a
> lot of threads...
>
> So many things help us keep these machines running, so many people
> helping each other. Did you try it? Did it work? Why didn't it work?
> Did you do it yourself or have it done? Where did you find the parts?
> Name brand? Part number? URL?
> So many questions, so much help.
>
> I guess someone coming out with outrageous claims about something
> that is working and has been for some time with no problems is the
> price we pay for this form of help and community.
> That's how the list is... I guess I should learn to accept it cause
> I'm sure as heck not going to be able to change it. Still at times I
> get irritated with the bs.
>
>
>
> Rob
> becida@comcast.net

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