Update: AC Conversion to R134a

[David.Ullrich at ferguson.com]

One other interesting thing to report. My car has an intermittent problem with a loppy idle (bounces from 850-1,600, ever stalls, just annoying). Anyway, if the idle is bouncing and I turn on the AC, it immediately stabilizes. Any thoughts?

Dave

1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T - For Sale CHEAP


-----Original Message-----
From: David Ullrich - 0018 HQ
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 7:21 AM
To: quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Update: AC Conversion to R134a


After almost 3 weeks, I finally got my Coupe GT back yesterday. I had it in the shop to get the AC fixed. Originally I was planning on having whatever was leaking fixed and then recharge with good old R12. Well, the leaks were numerous, most of the o-rings were bad. My mechanic said that since most o-rings had to be replaced anyway, it made more sense to convert to R134a than to refill with R12. It was actually cheaper to convert, 2 more o-rings, a few fitting and a new receiver/dryer (or was it condenser, I can't remember) versus $150 in R12 Freon. When I got advice from this list, some suggested that the York compressor on my Coupe GT might not be up to the task and that I'd be disappointed with the results. Well, I did it anyway, and let me tell you I am NOT disappointed. The AC is VERY cold (output at center vents on medium speed with side vents closed and no air to floor or defrost vents was 41 degrees with an outside air temp of 77). Not too bad IMHO. Oh, I also had to replace the flex hose from the condenser to the compressor (yikes, having that thing made up was expensive @ around $170). Anyway, for those of you contemplating converting your cars to R134a, I say go for it, at least if you have a York compressor...

Dave

1987.5 Audi Coupe GT "Special Build" 2.3 - Anthracite Black
1998 VW Passat GLS 1.8T - For Sale CHEAP