Tell us, Jim, where to order this kid and what the order number is. From a
post a few weeks ago it looked like the cost of the kit was only about $25!

At 09:49 PM 5/28/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Brian,
>  I have to agree with Cary, A/C systems need special tools and
>equipment to be done right.  As far as converting to R134a, VW has a
>bulliten out for just that.  The kits costs about 200 bucks and  DOES
>NOT need a new compressor. Replace the reciver drier, change the
>compressor oil, R134a adapters and a few o-rings is all that is needed.
>VW says that you should vacuume the system down for at least 30
>minutes.  A wholesale customer of mine says he vacuumes it for at least
>6 hours. That dries the system so much that you could almost reuse the
>reciver drier.
>  Years ago when r12 was pennys a pound unstead of dollars per ounce,
>DIYers could add freon to there A/C every few months without to much
>problems, but the EPA says that we are destroying the environment so R12
>is bad.   Just so everyone knows, today cost of R12 is 49.95 per pound
>and R134a is 17.50 per pound. So if you want to spend a couple hundered
>dollars now, VW has a kit to update your vanagon, or and VW made after
>1985, to R134a. Then next year if you need a recharge, the cost will be
>less than a weekend camping trip.
>
>PS. Vanagons take 3.4lbs of R134a.
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