A/C Conversion - R12 to R134

agm64 · 09-19-2000, 11:53 PM

Now that I found this site, I'm asking all of my questions....

Anyone have any luck converting the old A/C systems from R12 to R134? I've heard "don't even think about it" to "no problem, just make sure you've flushed out the system real well"

My A/C worked last year according to the previous owners. I have found where it leaked from the connection to the receiver/condenser, so I just need to check the fitting and recharge.

Let me know.

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Allan Munsie
64 1/2 Convertible
D Code 289
PB, PS, PT, AC

Gearhead999 · 09-20-2000, 10:23 PM

I have never seen a good switch over. I know I hear all the stories too. But, I do have a repair shop here in Florida. And i don't see good long lasting coversions.

I have seen some gases that will fit in instead of R 12 that aren't 134. I'm sorry I can't remember the name. But it is prices reasonable and works much BETTER then R134 put in a R-12 unit. If you email me I will get the name, etc.

Ron1 · 09-22-2000, 11:59 PM

Car Craft September issue has a how to on page 106.

Ron

brockjoe · 09-28-2000, 09:02 PM

i did it on my car and i worked out ok i had a leak so it only stayed in about 6 weeks on a 1-10 scale of cold i give a 7
joe

Gearhead999 · 09-28-2000, 09:29 PM

Brock,

Believe me when I tell you that here in FL it has to be an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. That's why the AutoFrost [blend] works so well.

agm64 · 09-30-2000, 05:51 PM

Thanks, guys. I'll tell my mechanic (he only does the hard stuff for me) about this and get a re-charge next spring. I'm in the Chicago area and I'm about to put the car to sleep for the winter anyway.

------------------
Allan Munsie
64 1/2 Convertible
D Code 289
PB, PS, PT, AC

09-19-2000, 11:53 PM	#1
agm64 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aurora, IL USA Posts: 13	A/C Conversion - R12 to R134 Now that I found this site, I'm asking all of my questions.... Anyone have any luck converting the old A/C systems from R12 to R134? I've heard "don't even think about it" to "no problem, just make sure you've flushed out the system real well" My A/C worked last year according to the previous owners. I have found where it leaked from the connection to the receiver/condenser, so I just need to check the fitting and recharge. Let me know. ------------------ Allan Munsie 64 1/2 Convertible D Code 289 PB, PS, PT, AC

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09-20-2000, 10:23 PM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	I have never seen a good switch over. I know I hear all the stories too. But, I do have a repair shop here in Florida. And i don't see good long lasting coversions. I have seen some gases that will fit in instead of R 12 that aren't 134. I'm sorry I can't remember the name. But it is prices reasonable and works much BETTER then R134 put in a R-12 unit. If you email me I will get the name, etc.

09-22-2000, 11:59 PM	#3
Ron1 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Vancouver, WA USA Posts: 439	Car Craft September issue has a how to on page 106. Ron

09-28-2000, 09:02 PM	#4
brockjoe Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Sioux city IA Posts: 71	i did it on my car and i worked out ok i had a leak so it only stayed in about 6 weeks on a 1-10 scale of cold i give a 7 joe

09-28-2000, 09:29 PM	#5
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Brock, Believe me when I tell you that here in FL it has to be an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10. That's why the AutoFrost [blend] works so well.

09-30-2000, 05:51 PM	#6
agm64 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Aurora, IL USA Posts: 13	Thanks, guys. I'll tell my mechanic (he only does the hard stuff for me) about this and get a re-charge next spring. I'm in the Chicago area and I'm about to put the car to sleep for the winter anyway. ------------------ Allan Munsie 64 1/2 Convertible D Code 289 PB, PS, PT, AC