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Maroon 5.0 LX · 01-03-2003, 09:14 AM

Converting the Mustang R-12 system to R-134 is not a good idea, unless several components are replaced. R-12 is readily available, although expensive. It is cheaper than doing a proper conversion. The $29 kits may work for a while, but can eventually ruin a lot of components and really cost you some big money.

All R-12 systems, at this time, are getting some age on them and thus the seals are failing. My '89 needs new seals, and over the next few weeks, I will replace them, have the system evacuated and recharged with R-12 and new oil.

If you want to convert to the R-134 and have it operate properly, follow this link: http://puter.dreamwater.net/r134a.html
Print it out, as I lost the instructions once due to the author changing web hosts.

Here is another source for conversion information: http://www.aircondition.com/ - Got to the Forums

01-03-2003, 09:14 AM	#7
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	Converting the Mustang R-12 system to R-134 is not a good idea, unless several components are replaced. R-12 is readily available, although expensive. It is cheaper than doing a proper conversion. The $29 kits may work for a while, but can eventually ruin a lot of components and really cost you some big money. All R-12 systems, at this time, are getting some age on them and thus the seals are failing. My '89 needs new seals, and over the next few weeks, I will replace them, have the system evacuated and recharged with R-12 and new oil. If you want to convert to the R-134 and have it operate properly, follow this link: http://puter.dreamwater.net/r134a.html Print it out, as I lost the instructions once due to the author changing web hosts. Here is another source for conversion information: http://www.aircondition.com/ - Got to the Forums __________________ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van '06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed Last edited by Maroon 5.0 LX; 01-03-2003 at 09:51 AM..