[Shotimes] More A/C questions!

[Steve Tatro]

Okay, here's my plan.

Since my SHO is officially an old piece of garbage, and it's trade-in value
(based on KBB, Edmunds, etc.) is now under $1000, I want to fix my a/c
compressor as cheaply as possible.

So, I'm going to have the old R-12 evacuated, remove/replace the compressor
and clutch, convert the fittings to the new R-134a style, and refill the
system.

Can anybody give me a reason NOT to do this?  I know the system can't be as
efficient, but I'm not about to dump $1500 into it.  Sorry if you don't like
me now ;^)

Is there any possible damage this can cause?  I have friend who's taking
hands-on car shop classes, and when they needed to replace the compressor on
an old S-10, this is exactly what they did.  I'm not saying it's the best
way, but will it work and not cause any further damage?

Thanks as always,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 170k miles
Cincinnati, Ohio

P.S.  PFish, does your air work?  If so, it may be cost-effective for me to
just buy your car.  I'd probably forget which one is which though ;^)