[Shotimes] Even more a/c questions!

[Steve Tatro]

I don't need to add a little R12, I'm going to need a complete refill!  That
has to cost money, right?

I figured since I'm tearing the system apart anyway (replacing the
compressor/clutch, accumulator, liquid line) I might as well replace the
o-rings, since that's the root of most leaks.  Since I'm replacing the
o-rings, I may as well use the new ones compatible with the R134a.  The
conversion kit itself is only $35, which includes the gas, the oil, the
adapter fittings, etc.

Any more thoughts?

Thanks,

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 171k miles
Cincinnati, Ohio

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Porter" <ronporter@prodigy.net>
To: <stevetatro@att.net>; <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 4:56 PM
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] Even more a/c questions!


Let's step back and take the 10,000' view.

What do you want? If you are going to keep the car for a long time, the
R134A conversion is worth it. Otherwise, getting it recharged with R12 is
your cheaper way out.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Steve Tatro
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2003 3:31 PM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: [Shotimes] Even more a/c questions!


I know, I've been asking a/c questions for a month!

If I buy a conversion kit for when I replace my compressor/clutch,
accumulator, liquid line, etc. where should I get one?  AutoZone (and other
places) sell a generic-looking one with a few cans of R134a, the esther oil,
the fitting adapters, etc.  Is this good enough?

Where do I buy the replacement o-rings?  How many do I need?  Why aren't
these included in any "kit"?  Are these vehicle-specific parts?  I thought
all old R-12 lines were the same size.

I've had a couple of people recommend getting an inline filter, to catch any
contaminents left behind after my compressor shit the bed.  Can I say that?
Where would I get such a filter?

Thanks for any more help you can provide!  With any luck I'll have this
problem resolved in a couple of months.  Most do-it-myself repairs on the
SHO seem to take a long time ;^)

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 171k miles (and a new car seat!)
Cincinnati, Ohio
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