[s-cars] R12 Condenser

[racingiron at comcast.net]

> They may or may not be able to successfully flush the condenser- it depends 
> on the size of the tubes. Did they try? 

I didn't ask, but I doubt they tried. Maybe they already know about these Valeos? The shop is a high-end euro specialist, so they've probably got some experience with them. In fact, they did the 134a conversion for the PO, so they're likely the ones who installed it. 

> Just make sure they fully flush the entire system (after removing the orifice tube) 
> at least a couple times 

They did quote a full system flush (multiple times) for me as part of the repair. This place isn't cheap, but it's the only one I can find that I trust to do the job right. I've been burned by a few different shops on A/C stuff in the past, so I'd much rather just pay up front. They offered to supply a new condenser (not sure if they verified availability) but that would add nearly $1K to the already large bill. I thought I'd be able to use the '93 unit so I picked up the car, and here I am... 

> I think I have a good R12 condenser lying about if they can't flush yours- let me 
> know and I'll check the Rossatobin ;-) 

I found a post from you on QW from a year ago about that unit, so I had already sent you an email asking if it was available! 

T hanks, 
Eric R. 
'86 urq 
'92 urS 
'93 urS