[s-cars] r134 in r12 system?

[djdawson2 at aol.com]

I agree completely.  A converted system will never perform at the same level as it did with the refrigerant it was designed for.  R12 is currently only about $9 per pound more than R134.  Is it really worth converting to save $18?
 
Dave
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: HaroldMcComas at comcast.net
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Cc: tsidders at wi.rr.com; djdawson2 at aol.com; james.pasqualoni at gs.com
Sent: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: r134 in r12 system?


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
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