Sorry to here that. If you didn't have the oil flushed, you've corrupted your AC.

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On Aug 2, 2013, at 6:00 PM, Jim Ogul <jimogul70@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> 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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>>           - Richard Baslim
>>