RE: A/C retrofit - quick Q

["deez nutz" <danws69@earthlink.net>]

In my limited experience with the conversion process (1 Ford Probe & 1 VW
Rabbit Sportruck) I've had luck doing exactly what you said. Vacuum the
existing system- usually for 5 minuets or so, or until the needle stops
moving. If you have a good gauge set, you won't even have to disconnect
anything but the hose to the vacuum, because the gauges have on/off valves.
You put in your oil, then the R134a, and you're good to chill.

Dan
'87 16v 'Rocco
'81 Rabbit Sport Truck
'00 Jetta
Tam-pa, FL
http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org
[mailto:owner-scirocco-l@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Brian Haygood
Sent: Monday, August 27, 2001 17:28
To: Allyn; scirocco list
Subject: A/C retrofit - quick Q


Hey Roccer's,
    I'm all out of R-12.  I got the retrofit kit from Wal-Mart for $33.95
(autoparts stores want about $50 for it).  My understanding is that I should
hook up a vacuum to the system to pull out any moisture, air, residual R-12,
etc.  How much vacuum should I pull?  If I do pull a vacuum on it, will the
fittings still close, or will I loose the vacuum as soon as I disconnect the
pump?  If that's what happens, how do I get around it?

Sincerely;
Brian Haygood

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