I have the same thing, and it's coming out.  These early units are poor in
so many ways.  Figure $2000 and up to have a pro replace all the hoses,
dryer, etc. and then find out the condenser leaks, the compressor is bad,
etc. etc.

If you really want A/C here is your solution (and they are coming out with a
DIY kit soon):
http://www.smallcar.com/index.php?dispatch=pages.view&page_id=62

Costs more, but it will actually work.

Stuart
'85 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
James Ogul
Sent: Tuesday, May 07, 2013 12:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: AC

The 85 Camper I bought 6 months ago has AC but I don't think it is working.
All the parts are there and the compressor is turning ok.  As a first try I
was planning to recharge it.  How can I tell if its R12 or R134A?  If its
the former what type of shop could convert it?

Thanks
Jim=