----- Original Message ----- From: <gus@xxxx> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 8:58 PM Subject: [DML] Re: A/c fixes > Yes, you could convert to R134. Or you could use one of the R-12 > substitutes, like R-406A (http://www.autofrost.com). > > However, I don't think either of these will be cheaper than fixing > your current system. It all depends on why your current system lost > pressure. > > If you need a new compressor as I did recently, they're "only" $250 > from usadmc.com. (I say "only" because this *is* allot of money, but > cheap for an A/C compressor.) You may have a burst hose if it was > rubbing the body just right; the hoses are LONG and about $175 each. > If you have a damaged evaporator or condenser, those are $400 - $500, > ouch. And you really should replace the accumulator/dryer ($170) if > the system was open to the atmosphere for a long period. I got these > prices online: > > http://www.usadmc.com/dmcstore/ViewDir.asp?PageID=83 > > So if you must replace ALL of that, then you may as well convert all > the way. But trying to adapt the current system to R134 will likely > give unsatisfactory results. It runs at a higher pressure and is > therefore less efficient, but should get just as cold. > > I agree that R-12 is not cheap like it was 10 years ago, but R-134 > ain't free, either. All A/C shops should be able to find leaks > without using can after can of Freon (they're not allowed, right?) > > I can check when I get home, but I believe that my recent A/C repair > done by a Delorean specialist was fairly cheap, $500-600 with a new > compressor and Freon charge. > > > Gus Schlachter > Austin, TX > 4695 > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "Joseph Molino" <foxmul@xxxx> wrote: > > > > I need to fix my a/c. I am having a hard time finding r-12 and was > wondering if anyone knows of the conversion kit to change to R-134? > What should I do? If I stay with r-12 and there is a leak, I could be > out some serious cash. but switching to r-134 sounds like the right > thing to do. any drawbacks. > > > > Joseph > > vin 2850 > > > > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: > moderator@xxxx > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > >