how do you make the a/c colder?

["R. Cummings" <cumm@flash.net>]

Drive it farther north.

Seriously though, you obviously had it converted to R134a because there was
a problem in the R12 system. Our experience is that sometimes the system is
converted but the original problem is not corrected. One of the A/C service
organizations even goes so far as to recommend getting a system with a
problem fixed with R12, then remove the R12 and convert to R134a. By the way
most leak detectors are junk and even good ones will only detect a leak if
the technician holds the probe on the leaking area long enough. Someone
needs to put gauges on the system and diagnose it. Among other things, it
could be:
        1. Low refrigerant charge
        2. High refrigerant charge
        3. Too much oil
        4. Leaking reeds in compressor.
The shop that converted it should be able to correct it.

Bob Cummings 87 Coupe GT 113k miles

>From: LOACESQ@aol.com
>Subject: how do you make the a/c colder?
>
>Hi List,
>
>I just had the a/c changed over to 134a and it's not very cold even running at
>the LO setting for about 45 minutes.  At best,  I's say it had a moderate
>cooling effect.  The system was pressure tested and tested with a refrigerant
>detector for leaks--none were found.  The compressor is running fine.  Is
>there anything that can be done to get the a/c colder?
>
>TIA!
>
>adam
>
>87 5kcst
>89 200q
>