There's a lengthy (34 pages so far) on this very topic on thesamba.com;
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http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=292488
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 From: Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Friday, August 2, 2013 1:03 PM
Subject: Vanagon AC - Experience with RedTek
  

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
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