[Shotimes] Airconditioning refill ?

[Paul Nimz]

You can find conversion kits here that include a new receiver dryer, oil,
compressor with clutch and 134a oil for under $300.00


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Paul (I drive a 97 and don't know what the hell I'm doing on this list) Nimz


  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Zach Leahy
  To: gr8sho@adelphia.net
  Cc: shotimes@autox.team.net
  Sent: Monday, April 04, 2005 7:14 AM
  Subject: Re: [Shotimes] Airconditioning refill ?


  Carl is right it could be the air gap, and it could be several other
  issues as well.

  One of the annoying parts of owning a 1993 is that youi have R12
  refrigerant.  While that is no big deal for a shop to handle, you
  can't buy straight R12 anymore without a liscense.  R134a is the
  standard now, and is not compatible with an R12 system without
  changing seals and cleaning out all the oil.  It's a lot of work.

  THere are R12 replacements available, or at least there were when I
  did mu green car several years ago.  I used one called "Enviro-safe".
  It works really well, and is compatible with R12 systems, so no seal
  changine or other things are needed.  I got it from here:
  http://autorefrigerants.com/co00033.htm, pretty cheap too, I think I
  bought half a case, but have since used it all in various cars.  As
  far as flammability is concerned, all refrigerants are flammable,
  don't let anyone tell you they are not.  They may have different flash
  points, but when exposed to an open flame, they are all flammable.  Go
  ahead, try it sometime if you'r bored... don't burn your house down.

  The low-side filler is located by the firewall in the passender side.
  It's right next to the 40 pin connector for the ECM.

  Z
  93 Green MTX
  92 Red MTX



  On Apr 1, 2005 6:19 PM, Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org> wrote:
  > Joe,  Don't assume that refrigerant loss is the issue.  See if the AC
  > compressor clutch is engaging.  It is somewhat common for the gap in the
  > clutch to increase to a point where the magnetic force can't pull the
  > clutch in.  The compressor sits right below the alternator.  In a well
lit
  > area, you should be able to see if it is engaging.  If not, you can get
  > something like a broomhandle to apply slight pressure to the clutch and
  > see if it pops in, then you should feel the AC blow cold.
  > --
  > Cheers,
  > Carl Prochilo
  > 92 Ultra Red Crimson
  >
  > On Fri, April 1, 2005 5:35 pm, Miethos said:
  > > Where is the valve to refill my AC unit located?  It blows the air temp
  > > outside and is never cold ;-/
  > >
  > > ~Joe
  > > 93 mtx
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