Converting from R12 to R134a

[Brady Moffatt]

I haven't heard much about it, but isn't there another refrigerant that is compatible with R12 systems that works as well as or better than R134a?

Cheers,
Brady Moffatt
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
86 4ksq, 283,000km
72 Datsun 240Z, 180,000 miles
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David.Ullrich at ferguson.com 


  In a previous e-mail I asked about recharging my AC. Well, I've been think about having it converted to R134a. My local independent mechanic says he can do it for around $500, including all parts and labor. I'm not a great mechanic myself, so anything of this magnitude I'd let him do. So, is $500 reasonable to a conversion to 134a? Anyone done it to their Audi? Anyone done it to their Coupe GT?  How well does it cool now? I know 134a isn't as efficient but does it still cool decently? Anyone BTDT?

  TIA,

  Dave 

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


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