Fw: 134a conversion update

[kywes@bellsouth.net (Wes Brockway)]

----- Original Message -----
From: Wes Brockway
To: Captnbr@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: 134a conversion update


Ok, I've been reading all these posts regarding R134a conversions and I
almost have my nerve up to try it. As I read your posts it seems that one
should replace the dryer and then use the Walmart kit et al to put in the
R134a.

Do most Flaps have the dryer if not then from where can I get one?

And have I understood the process completely?

P.S. finally got my sunroof to tilt up so that may be the next project.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Captnbr@aol.com
  To: flaatr@yahoo.com ; Scirocco-L@scirocco.org
  Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2002 2:30 PM
  Subject: Re: 134a conversion update


  In a message dated 8/8/2002 12:28:25 PM Eastern Standard Time,
flaatr@yahoo.com writes:


  no new o-rings, no evacuation of old open system
  >(new drier though). i think that done right the 134 should be able to
  >handle pretty much any weather. that is all.

  Well after 2 days of running the A/C with the conversion.  It seems to me
just as cold as the R-12 was. Cools the car down quite nicely, and I am in
south florida with 95 degree heat and 90 % humidity.  I did not vacuum out
the system, I did change the dryer, which is real easy to do and cheap, only
like $20.  If your going to do the conversion, I would change out the dryer
at the same time I think this is what makes the difference.

  Brian 86 16v
  98 Jetta GLX Vr6