A/C Q for whoever may know....

[vze3pj7t@verizon.net (MrAudi)]

my .02 on 134A refrigerant. i am a refrigeration tech. there is a R12
substitute available it is called "Hot Shot" or better known as R414B. it is
a direct drop in, and does not require changing access fittings or oil.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rick Kellner" <rfkellner@snet.net>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: A/C Q for whoever may know....


> John,
>     Yes it is the receiver/dryer.  As soon as they are exposed to open
> environment they try to dry it out and fail.  Only buy a new one, I think
> they are about  $50 at the local parts store.  Don't forget the
lubricating
> oil you add in with the refrigerant.  And finally, are you converting to
the
> new refrigerant?
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John C. Worden" <scirocco@powerlink.net>
> To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:58 AM
> Subject: A/C Q for whoever may know....
>
>
> > The '78 had no compressor installed when I got it, but I found one
> > locally(just got to pick it up still).
> > I seem to recall listers mentioning you have to replace something in the
> > system(besides refrigerant)
> > for it to work right. So that is the question what needs to be
> > replaced?  The receiver/dryer comes to
> > mind, but I am not sure.  Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> > John C. Worden
> > Bucksport, Maine
> >
> > '98 Dakota 4x4-Just rolled 100K
> > '86 Scirocco 8V-
> > '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> > '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
> >
>
>
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