[Vwdiesel] R12 replacement

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DURACOOL claims that their product cools 35 % better than 134a, and marginally better than r12. It is also reasonable priced and requires no modifications for install. I just bought 3 cans & will try soon. 134a really doesn't work very well compared to r12, even in systems designed for it. Also, there are some threads about 134a causing testicular cancer! Given the choice, I'd prefer to go out in a propane fireball.
And I'd be happy to help your dad get rid of his r12 stockpile. 
 
Bob in NY
 
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134a isn't that much harder to install. I've not done it as I don't have all the tools, but Dad has rolled over his fleet to it and as long as the system remains intact (my '85 has a blown evaporator), it works fine without having a flammable gas in the cab. If I recall correctly, it's just some fittings and a new receiver/dryer. Toolwise, you do have to have a new set of gauges, or at least new hoses for your old ones. Dad converted all of his cars even though he was still sitting on a stockpile of R12. Doesn't even know what to do with it now. Prices dropped because everyone's converting.  
-Shalyn 
 
Sandy Cameron wrote: 
 
>New thread for old volks. 
>Summer is comming. 
> 
>Have a look at (google ) duracool, avail. in both Canada and USA. 
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>Basically, it's propane with some additives. 
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>I think I'll try it in one of the 87's if I can find enough of the hoses to 
>put the system back together 
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>All standard disclaimers apply..... 
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>Sandy 
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