I have a very slow leak in my '87 Westy AC system, and have been topping it off with  R-12 in every 2-3 years for awhile at increasing cost.  Mine is cooling now, but has a lot of bubbles in the sight glass, so it's time.

I'm not interested in moving to R-134 so have been shopping for alternatives.  RedTek is not supported in the US but is used in Canada and around the world so I'm not concerned by the scare stories about hydrocarbon refrigerants, but I am curious about how it has worked out for other Vanagon users.

The archives have brought up a few notes, but nothing recent so I thought I would ask people who are currently using RedTek what their experience has been, or if you tried using RedTek and weren't satisfied.

I would also like to know from users whether they replaced the dryer or not before converting.

I have a note out to Terry asking for some details about his experience, but he must be busy, so - anyone else who has used the stuff have details about how they installed it, how well it cools, leaks, other considerations?

Thanks much!

- Mike

Mike Finkbiner
'87 Westy
Moscow, Idaho            

mike_l_f@hotmail.com         

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