Re: A/C on older VW's (was :Re: Happy Update on my '84 8v (long))

["Gerry Reichelt" <reichelt@telepath.com>]

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From: Jim Jarrett <jarrett@rpa.net>

Subject: A/C on older VW's (was :Re: Happy Update on my '84 8v (long))


> At 11:21 AM -0700 6/9/99, Daun Yeagley wrote:
>
> > I've had a few Sciroccos and have rarely had one with
> > working a/c.  If the compressor is not frozen up, it's
> > likely that the system just needs recharged.  (Check for
> > leaks - stuff's expensive!)

> Is it possible or worth it to do an R134a conversion, if you have no
coolant?
    There are several retrofit kits avail. for 134a. There are also several
other replacement refrigerants as well...
R12freeze and others. I don't remember if there's a faq on this, ought to
be. Regardless of what you fill the system with, all leaks need to be
sealed. This can be all new o-rings (anywhere there's a nonbrazed
connection) and the compressor shaft seal itself can dry out.
    Gerry


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