What I have found is, this setup does not affect the
over all preformance, AS BAD, as other vehicles, (thank you
VW). Although if you can (inexpensively) keep your old R12
system working, this is your best bet.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler

On Thu, 25 Mar 1999, John Fowler wrote:

> Eric - (Eric Zeno?)
>
> I found a message/procedure in the archives from 1996
> for retrofitting the Vanagon AC for R134a.  I was
> wondering if this was successful as described or if any
> changes had been made to the parts list or procedure
> since then.  At that time, you had not done it yet.
>
> It's time to replace my 470 AC (4 windows - 70 mph) and
> repair the original.
>
> thanks,
>
>
> JOHN
>