Don;
        I would expect a higher chance of success if the conversion was
performed on a working system. Also I was under the impression the old
system had to be flushed/purged of old oil. This usually included
replacing the receiver/drier. I would also price the same kit at your
FLAPS. Do you own or have access to gauges, vacuum pump and assorted
tools and adaptors? Do you know what pressures to expect?

Good Luck & Drive Safely
Ken Lewis 86 Crewcab,60 T-5 Coupe.

On Fri, 9 Apr 1999 06:30:47 EDT Don Record <DrocerNod@AOL.COM> writes:
>I purchased a 87 Westy in January and have since resealed the heads
>and the
>other expectec vanagon "maintenance".  The PO said the AC was not
>operational
>but"just needed to be charged." My original plan was to take it to a
>AC
>specialist, have them pressure test and diagnose any problems and
>order parts
>from the Bus Depot if any are needed.
>However...What do I see on the back page of the 135th catalog JC
>Whipme has
>sent this year...A Do-It-Yourself R-134a conversion kit for only
>$49.95....Includes- Service port adapters, 3 12oz cans of R134a, 1 8
>1/2oz
>can of ester oil charge "O" ring conditioner, a retrofit label, and a
>can of
>stop leak and detector.
>I know from the archives that some have made the switch but I welcome
>any
>comments, flames, threats etc.  Sound Do-able???   I am considering
>this swap
>more on the availability of "Freon at free market prices" than any
>perceived
>or otherwise environmental threat.
>Don
>York, PA
>

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