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Subject:Re: Receiver/drier & other AC info
From:Mike
Date:Fri, 16 Jul 1999 20:50:57 -0400

Ken, must a tech put this in?  No way a DIY??

mike
87 westy

KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:

> You can get the reciever/dryer for the 83.5-85 Vanagons at NAPA for $30.
> This is the cheapest you will get it anywhere and these work well (I have
> used them before with no problem).  I would also talk to your A/C tech about
> putting Freeze-12 into your Vanagon instead of R-134a as it is low priced
> ($7-8 a can) and works alot better.
> Have fun and stay cool.
> Ken Wilford (I am aware that Freeze-12 is 80% R-134a.  It's that other 20%
> that makes it work the way it should!)
> Van-Again
> John 3:16