Ron, 
I was thinking the same thing, I prefer not to use the air unless it's
blistering out there. I was thinking about getting it filled and checked,
but was scared to know how many of the kids I'd have to sell (just kidding
of course! ;) ). From the sounds of it, if there is anything major wrong,
I'd be better off painting the top white ( currently beige metallic ),
getting some limo tint for the rear and side windows, and maybe even remove
the air to put in a moon-roof. Any thoughts on the subject ? 
Randy Newell
86 GL 
rnewell@epower.net

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> From: Ron Lussier <coyote@likeminds.com>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Air 'Conditioning'
> Date: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 12:56 PM
> 
> Howdy,
> 
> Well, I didn't use my air all last winter.  (I don't really believe in
it,
> but my van came with it...)  Read the 'use it or lost it' thread.  Used
it
> yesterday, but apparently I lost it.
> 
> Question:  If I don't do anything about this for a couple of years, will
it
> matter?  Does not being properly charged harm the system?
> 
> Ron
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