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



Now, THAT'S why this list exists!!  For information like this, from experts
like Mr. A....

Larry   sandiego16v

> 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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