All I had done was evacuate the R-12 and install R-134.  Works fine so far.

Jim
85 Westy

On Fri, Aug 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> There's a lengthy (34 pages so far) on this very topic on thesamba.com;
>
> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=292488
>
> Stephen
>
>
> ________________________________
>  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
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> mike_l_f@hotmail.com
>
>
>
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