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Posted by DanNY (91SE) on July 12, 2002 at 13:42:24:
In Reply to: Has anyone here converted from r12 to 134? posted by jewellboy on July 12, 2002 at 13:35:40:
: My ac crapped out on me yesterday, and I think it may be cheaper to convert than to try to repair/ refill with r12. I have read varying accounts of what has to be replaced in order to make the conversion work. Anybody have any advice? I'l be doing a bunch of work to the max in a few months, so I may try to hold out and take care of it then...I would kinda like to know what I'm in for though. Thanks guys-
www.autofrost.com
R406A..it supposely cools better and works with the R12 oil. so if you don't have to take apart your AC components then shoot some of this stuff in and you're good to go.
keep in mind you'll need a license to get this stuff...but i'm sure you can find places that will sell to u w/o license. ;)
worst case...some cars u can go directly to R134a w/o changing the oil. you have to add a chemical in the system to isolate the R12 oil so it won't mix w/ R134 oil. then when the system is pulled apart you can dump the isolated R12 oil.
only thing is u have to make sure you have barrier hose..not sure how it is on the max. so double check.
: Oh yeah..Congratulations Matt!!!!