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Great post, consider copying to Tech so it can be FAQ'd.
Posted by
Ted (92TT)
on August 18, 2021 at 1:56 PM
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Use R12a (Hydrocarbon) Refrigerant
posted by Doug71zt(CAN)
on August 18, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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I still have a stash of fresh R12 cans but system is leaky and not sure how long I can keep topping it off.
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Air Cond. service/replacement options for R12 systems?
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Inzane
15:30:02 08/17/21
Unless you are in the know
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Drk93TT
17:16:21 08/17/21
Right, but even "R134a conversion time" doesn't give me a
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Inzane
17:35:32 08/17/21
Following thread, I'd like to reinstall my AC in the future. (n/m)
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itsa300zx
17:23:37 08/17/21
Find a local AC shop.
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MixManMash
17:47:31 08/17/21
Yep (n/m)
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Drk93TT
18:06:18 08/17/21
Good article. Sounds like it could be an expensive venture (n/m)
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Inzane
18:24:20 08/17/21
If you replace the refrigerant with r134a,
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JMartz
19:27:59 08/17/21
I think it also depends on your ambient temperatures.
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MixManMash
19:47:39 08/17/21
Go to you local auto store and grab r12->r134a
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Stanky (BC)
20:48:06 08/17/21
I agree with this assessment for most applications,
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MixManMash
21:02:03 08/17/21
Yup. Forgot to also say dump the compressor oil
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Stanky (BC)
21:28:49 08/17/21
Do you remember how much PAG oil to put in?
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itsa300zx
21:59:11 08/17/21
Ditto
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megaDan
09:30:52 08/18/21
Yup, pretty easy.
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platinumist
11:39:18 08/18/21
Re: Air Cond. service/replacement options for R12 systems?
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CmyZ
22:11:21 08/17/21
Here is one way to convert >>>>>>>>
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ZUL8TR
06:24:30 08/18/21
Use R12a (Hydrocarbon) Refrigerant
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Doug71zt(CAN)
10:50:26 08/18/21
hmmm... we should get you to convert our Zeds
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vorpalZed
13:13:39 08/18/21
If STARS offers me a job, I'll be in your neighbourhood
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Doug71zt(CAN)
13:48:01 08/22/21
Great post, consider copying to Tech so it can be FAQ'd. -
Ted (92TT)
13:56:31 08/18/21
I 2nd that. Thanks for the detailed information. (n/m)
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induetime
15:40:46 08/19/21
3rd. Do you know how to test a compressor out of car? (n/m)
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itsa300zx
16:31:23 08/19/21
PAG quantity
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Doug71zt(CAN)
14:26:00 08/22/21
Thank you for the info. (n/m)
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itsa300zx
17:12:37 08/22/21
Hey Doug. Which fittings for the two ports?
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Zbullet
23:20:38 08/28/21
R12 ports
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Doug71zt(CAN)
16:53:25 08/29/21
Re: R12 ports
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Doug71zt(CAN)
16:56:55 08/29/21
Great info here, bookmarked. I might have a Wednesday >>
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ZUL8TR
05:26:18 08/19/21
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