If I were interested in putting such a stored system back into functional condition, I'd go to Bavarian Autohaus.  mcneely

---- Kevin Gilbert <kggilbert@myactv.net> wrote:
> My '84 a/c parts have been removed and stored. If I decide to put the
> system back together, do I still need to pump out the system? How?
>
> Kevin
> On May 23, 2011, at 10:06 PM, Dave Mcneely wrote:
>
> > ---- David M <covrambles@YAHOO.COM> wrote:
> >> Well I have been given an ultimatum by the wife. Get the a/c fixed
> >> or get rid of the Vanagon. Its about to hit 100 degrees here in AZ
> >> so it would be nice to have working a/c again. The system was
> >> working fine around 10 years ago but lasted maybe one year after a
> >> $450 refill with freon at the VW dealer. It's still the freon (R12)
> >> system and I'm not prepared to pay the cost of regular R12 refills
> >> so it has to be a conversion to R134.
> >> How much should it cost to have this done? I was quoted a $1000
> >> flat fee by one place but that seems expensive. Is a lot of labor
> >> involved? Can a regular a/c place handle this or is the Vanagon
> >> system too unusual?
> >
> > David, one year ago I paid Bavarian Autohaus, a two man shop in
> > Norman, Oklahoma, $406.01 for:
> >
> > 1.  Leak check the system (none found)
> > 2.  Drain compressor, flush, and refill with ester oil
> > 3.  evacuate and  flush system
> > 4.  Replace dryer
> > 5.  Replace valves
> > 6.  Recharge with R134
> > 7.  Recheck system after one month for proper operation and leaks,
> > repair if needed (was not needed)
> > 8.12 months warranty on parts and labor
> >
> > That was in May last year.  I drove from here (Oklahoma) to Spokane,
> > Washington last summer, sometimes in 100 F temperatures.  The AC
> > worked fine.  It was not as cool in the van as in my air conditioned
> > sedans of various makes, but it was sufficiently cool for mine and
> > my wife's reasonable comfort.
> >
> > mcneely
>

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David McNeely