+1 on this approach.� When we first got our '87 Westy with complete-but-blowing-hot A/C, I received an outrageous quote from a local shop to fix it and figured I had nothing to lose by trying the conversion kit from FLAPS and it worked.� The system still leaks somewhere so I need to recharge annually.� I plan to have new hoses made and do a permanent fix.

Stephen

--- On Wed, 4/11/12, James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

From: James Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: A/C--Fix it myself?
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2012, 4:33 PM

I have done the conversion on six family vehicles using nothing beyond the cheapest kit at my FLAPS. No complaints from anyone yet, except where the system is leaking anyway. I havent replaced anything but the charging port, which is what the kits mainly consist of. 

Jim

On Apr 11, 2012, at 3:13 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> I've always wanted to get a vacuum pump and recharge setup.� Can't have too
> many tools you� know.� � Anybody out there done the R 134 conversion
> themselves?� Is there a parts kit?� Do you need to get a rebuilt compressor
> and new dryer?���Inquiring minds want to know.
> 
> 
> 
> Or, anyone have a good A/C shop in Seattle in case this is a stupid idea?
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart
> 
> '85 Westy