[s-cars] r134 in r12 system?

[Harold McComas]

Awhile back when I had my  '85 GTI, I converted to R134. At the time VW had 
a conversion kit that consisted of new receiver/driver, some seals, and the 
appropriate fittings. Back then to fix the R12 or convert to R134 was the 
same price (about $ 260, IIRC) so I converted. It never did get as cold or 
cool down as quick as with the R12. I would fix the leak and try to stay R12 
if you can.

Harold M

> From: "Pasqualoni, James E" <james.pasqualoni at gs.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] r134 in r12 system?
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> Agreed-completely different types of lubricant used between the two.
> The seals in the system are made for each specific formula of lubricant.
> That being said, I know people who have done what you suggested and it
> worked fine.  These people, however, were ready to tear out their AC
> systems if this didn't work.  If you're not ready to A. give up on using
> your ac if it doesn't work or B. do major r & r work on the system, then
> don't attempt it.
>
> OTTH, if you look on ebay, you can find R12 canisters for sale.  I just
> did: http://search.ebay.com/r12-refrigerant_W0QQfkrZ1QQfnuZ1QQxpufuZx
>
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>
> Yes
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tsidders at wi.rr.com
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> Sent: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 3:00 PM
> Subject: [s-cars] r134 in r12 system?
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>
> Hi all
> I have a friend that is a mechanic(not a licensed a/c tech) and claims
> he put R134 in an old V8 of his years ago and it suffered no ill
> fate....My system is low and he wants to do the same for me....(free of
> charge) as a favor owed.  Will it harm the system at all ?
>
> Thanks
> Tim
>
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