Hi Bud,
    Amen. There is even lubricant that is compatible with both  r12 and
r134. Local napa store has compressor seal kits and O rings. Sams discount
has r134a 30 lbs for $60 if you have a fleet of vans. The van ac system
needs a little more than 3 lbs. There are now ac shops that will pump out
the r12 for free. If you give the condenser and evaporator a good cleaning
r134a will do a good job for you. My evaporator discharge air temperature
reads 40- 45 F same as with r12.
Darrell

----- Original Message -----
From: Budding Rose <ROSEBUD99@WEBTV.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 31, 1999 9:35 AM
Subject: R134 conversion.

> Read with interest the input. Query- Why make it difficult when its so
> simple. KMart sells a kit for $39.95 which includes the new oil, 3 cans
> of R134, Filling hose and all the fittings necessary. The only thing I
> added was a can of AC stop leak. The system had a very slow leak and
> emptied itself over a period of 6 months or so.   R12 & R134 are
> completely compatible. No other parts need be changed.
>
> The conversion was done almost a year ago and is still going strong - -
> no problems- I use it here in Fl. most every day.
>
> Bud Yandell
> 91 GL Westy
> 84 Westy
>