Steve,

In addition to having the R-12 pumped out by tech., did you complete drain
the residual oil in the compressor and replace the dryer? Then evaculate the
system before filling with new oil and refrigerant? Thanks

-Vince So
1989 Westfalia GL
1993 Miata
1997 LR Discovery

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
> Of Hajasz
> Sent: Wednesday, June 02, 1999 12:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 1 Jun 1999 to 2 Jun 1999 - Special issue
>
>
>         Yep I finished filling up my 90 GL and it is HELLA-COLD (A nod to
> fellow South Park fans).!!!  Not sure how it will be in the long run but
> in these first 2 days, it is working better than when I got it.
>         You must get it drained into an R-12 recovery unit by a certified
> technician as it is highly illegal to remove the large drain bolt on the
> compressor and let the remnants of your R-12 go into the atmosphere.
>
> Good Luck
> Steve Hajasz
> 90 Vanagon GL
> 90 Vanagon (Base Model)
> 84 Rabbit Convertible
>