[DML] Re: Deloreans running r-134a

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

They had better have changed the oil. Otherwise, it'll ruin your A/C 
system.

R-134a has the potential of becomming as cold as R-12. My only 
comparison had been first generation vehicles from the early 90's, 
that were not really tuned for 134a, and didn't cool very well, since 
auto makers didn't have  enough experience under their belts, IMO. 
Having driven some more modern vehicles with 134a, I've really taken 
a liking to it. Especially in vehicles with small passenger areas, 
where it cools very quickly, and efficiently.

The EPA does list some unoffical documentation on their website about 
fine tuning cars that have been converted over to R-134a. It's 
unofficial since the EPA doesn't want any liability, and it deals 
with tuning a vehicle outside of manufacturers' specs. A very good 
guide, and the final "nail in the coffin" that convinced me to 
abandon R-12 altogether. As the article states, it is reccomended to 
adjust the high pressure switch to cut off at 21 PSI, for optimum 
cooling.

http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/title6/609/oneshop.html

If you want complete resources on MVAC air conditioning systems for 
your car, here is the place to go:

http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/title6/609/index.html

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert" <robert.peek@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm needing information on Deloreans running with r-134a. My 1981
> Delorean VIN #3172 is only getting down to 60F with the fan on high
> while driving down the freeway. I've taken pressure readings from 
the
> compresser 32/300lbs. I have also checked that both of my cooling 
fans
> are working properly.
> 
> Last fall I took it to a local shop (Lewisville, Texas) they 
converted
> it from r-12 to r-134a. They replaced the accumulator and orifice
> tube. I'm not realy sure if they changed out the oil. I'm thinking
> this is where my problem lies.
> 
> Any direction will be of great help.
> 
> Thank You
> Robert J. Peek
> 214-223-2580




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