In a message dated 96-05-29 13:32:49 EDT, joe.chan@ix.netcom.com (Joe Chanin)
writes:

>
>Hi--checked the archive without much luck---Kinda overwhelming.
>
>I do remember someone saying that a Freon replacement was coming out that
>would not necessitate the replacement of the system in the car.  That it
>could just be put in after the Freon was removed.  We have a friend with a
>New Yorker and they want $750+ to convert her car over to the new "Earth
>Friendly" stuff and she just can't afford it.
>
>If anyone has any info on the replacement refrigerants that does not require
>mechanical modifications please let me know.
>
>Thanks in advance for the help.
>
>Joe Chanin
>
>76 Westy
>
>

I would just pay for the repairs with R-12.  New yorker probably needs entire
hose assmbly.  Then Freon charge would be good for 2 or 3 years.  Charging
system should only cost about $100.  Does not use much Freon.