PROS and CONS of converting A/C

[1qckser]

I have a 92 SE-R and cant find anyone that has the r-112, what do you guys think about converting to the newer I think r-134a, what are the pros and cons besides availability, the cost is $159.00 thanks:)

[PalmerWMD]

From the price I can tell you, that "conversion" only includes new valves/oil/gas/dryer (at most).You really need a new condensor as well to accopmlish as new performance.

I once converted a AC going the cheapo route with much reduced performance.

You can still find the old gas, here even pepboys carries it, keeplooking.

Fred...

[Q45tech]

The are no PROS when even a $1500 full conversion will still yield 10% poorer performance.

We can buy all the R12 we want at $650 per 30 pound container [you must be licensed]. You as an non certified individual cannot purchase however cetification is an easy multiple choice test on line.

http://www.epatest.com/ study, pay $19.95, pass it

However once you are certified you are subject to the felony provisions for illegal use/discharge etc.

[1qckser]

Thanks TECH, great info as usual:D

[Eswift]

We can buy all the R12 we want at $650 per 30 pound container [you must be licensed].

wow, that seems pretty cheap. the place i worked at sold R-12 for $100 a pound whenever we had some around, people came by every day it was in the '90s just to ask if we had it.

[Jesda]

My local shop, which I asked about 3-6 times to make sure, said they can recharge with R12 for $7/12oz can. Is this possible?

[DAEDALUS]

Is it possible for them to charge about half the wholesale cost of the product? Sure. Just not for long. If it's indeed R12, send me their number so I can order about 3000 lbs to sell on Ebay.

[Eswift]

yeah i cant believe thats legit.

[maxnix]

I'd be checking for that propane/butane substitute. On the other hand, Spokane is somewhat out of the loop, so maybe they had this old case sitting around for 20 years. Maybe it leaked out already.

[Jesda]

Its a rather trustworthy local shop, run by two guys who do mostly performance tuning. Taken a lot of cars there, as do many people I know.

They built their reputation in the racing crowd.

I'll give it a try. If it doesnt work, they're the type of guys who are more than willing to take responsibility for mistakes.

The place is called TranceWorx. 509-928-8688.

[Jesda]

Went into the shop, the guy brought up the computer. I was quoted $158 + Tax for the following:R&R compressorR&R drierRecharge system

-J.

[DAEDALUS]

That's damn cheap, considering even a cheap compressor costs about that much. These guys must send the money home to some 3rd world country. I can barely get my system recharged for that amount.

[maxnix]

I bet that is what "R&R" means. They are flushing the fluids by evacuating the system, replacing the drier (labor only?), and recharging with new refrigerant and lubricant. No new compressor, seals, etc.

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[Jesda]

I forgot to mention I picked up a used compressor w/o clutch for $80 and a new drier for $56.

[maxnix]

Used compressors left open to the atmosphere may have detiorated seals and/or corroded internals. Test first!

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