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1. [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 6:21:12 -0700; I have a 96 S10 with about 171k miles on the 4.6 litre Vortec V6 (a great motor IMO). I haven't had to do much to it beyond basic repairs with the exception of a/c work. Because I can't handle the he; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00088.html (8,658 bytes)
2. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "john niolon" <jniolon@bham.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:37:16 -0500; I'm no A/C guru but it's been my experience that the new freon does not get the colder temperatures in the old systems.... even after changing out the orifices my Blazer never got Icebox cold like i; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00089.html (10,650 bytes)
3. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: gordies garage <mg_garage@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:41:55 -0400; You may be SOL Tim. Having been in the retail car business during the switchover from R12 to R134a, I remember well the complaints of the AC not getting cold enough. Gordie __________________________; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00090.html (9,118 bytes)
4. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: Pat Horne <pat@hornesystemstx.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:47:49 -0500; I have no experience with it personally, but it is my understanding that Freeze 12 is colder than R-134a IN A R-12 SYSTEM. It does not require a license to buy, at least here in Texas. I have no idea; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00091.html (10,593 bytes)
5. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 10:01:43 -0400; He doesn't have an r12 system that's been converted. He's got an R134a system that doesn't work right. Take it to shop that knows what they're doing. Insuffecient refrigerant charge is the usual culp; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00093.html (8,328 bytes)
6. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 07:10:15 -0700; I agree, but wouldn't Tim's 96 S10 have had R134a from new? My guess would be that the compressor is "tired", ie worn and leaking internally making it not as efficient as it once was. And whatever y; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00094.html (8,101 bytes)
7. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: Tim <tputland@charter.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 7:41:34 -0700; The system has been rebuilt by the shop that screwed me. They claimed that, on the first visit, the compressor needed to be replaced. On the next visit something else had to be replaced. After that s; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00095.html (9,313 bytes)
8. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Shop at \" Just Brits \"" <shop@justbrits.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 09:54:48 -0500; << Or am I SOL because of the newer freon being used? >> Sorry Tim, but yep. I have several pals that are 'shops' that will not even consider LBC[s] in their drive, so we all get along like long lost; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00096.html (8,201 bytes)
9. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 10:57:21 -0400; on the first visit, the compressor needed to be replaced. On the next visit something else had to be replaced. After that second visit the system still didn't work--not even cool air. enough for my p; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00097.html (8,554 bytes)
10. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 11:07:20 -0400; great motor exception of be painful (I Tim, A couple of point not mentioned by others: 1. Most AC systems (auto, and home) only say they will give 20 below ambiant. So if you hit 90, then 70 is about; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00098.html (10,701 bytes)
11. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 08:45:23 -0700; As David said, since it was a R134a system originally, it should be possible to get back to the original performance. Unfortunately, with so much already done, I don't think anyone is going to be ab; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00099.html (9,291 bytes)
12. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 12:34:08 -0400; possible be shop the from B But an As far as I know, all GM AC systems have some sort of orifice tube. (since they invented them, in the mid 70s, at least.) Not many cars still use valves. In many ca; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00100.html (10,628 bytes)
13. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Ron Schmittou" <rs1121@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:02:31 -0500; What was the year of the changeover - I can't remember. Thanks Ron Schmittou Ron_S@agps.us Anna Office (972) 369-8640 Ext 210 Auto Fwd (469) 844-5482 Cell (214) 862-1871 --Original Message-- From: sh; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00101.html (10,051 bytes)
14. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Ron Schmittou" <rs1121@earthlink.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 13:09:38 -0500; Ok - I have to ask what is the connection between brits and el caminos, as you are like the third person (besides me) who is nuts about brit cars and el caminos (really miss my 65!) Tony please don't; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00102.html (8,982 bytes)
15. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: David Scheidt <dmscheidt@gmail.com>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 14:28:40 -0400; Calendar year 1995. (some cars really did switch in the middle of the model year.) But lots of '93 and '94 cars are R134a, depending on the make and model. GM was using R134a in MY94, but maybe not u; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00103.html (8,503 bytes)
16. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: pethier@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:03:27 +0000 (UTC); Too late. We are already here. I rememeber that back in the day Steve Magnone, who ran "The Book" (a road-racing and britcar supply) in Minneapolis, had a Rover and other britcars. And a tricked-out; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00105.html (8,822 bytes)
17. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: pethier@comcast.net; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 19:09:21 +0000 (UTC); Two data points: My 1994 Mazda Miata had 134 AC from the factory. I believe that Saturn saw the change coming and built the AC big enough to take it. My 1992 Saturn SL2 was built as R12, but a fairly; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00106.html (9,488 bytes)
18. Re: [Shop-talk] trucks a/c (score: 1): Author: "Eric J Russell" <ejrussell@mebtel.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 2010 17:34:06 -0400; One thing I have not seen mentioned is whether the A/C blows through or is otherwise associated with the heater core. Is the heater really 'off'? On my '99 F250 I installed an aftermarket valve (vacu; /html/shop-talk/2010-05/msg00112.html (8,403 bytes)

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