I've had an even better result: R12 can still be used legally if it's for a system meant to be used with R12... I had mine recharged a few weeks ago for £40. Needs a vacuum test though :-( Martin #1458 Chris wrote: > Hi > > I dont know about the USA but in the UK there is a replacement for R12, > which is R24a and it is an ozone friendly replacement for R12. > Converting to R134a should cost a lot as they should replace the whole > system including pipes as R134a is totally different. > > Some Air con specialists only flush the system then replace the > condenser/dryer and then charge less that £200 (about $300 ), but you will > be constanly re gassing the system. In the UK it costs about £80 ($110) to > re gass with R24a. > > On another note I noticed Vin 16328 for sale in PA. My vin is 16327! I found > it on Hemmings..what are the chances of that :-) > See http://www.raycoeuro.com/html/83Delorean.html > > Chris S > Vin 16327