Common 16V Air Conditioning Failure Points?

[fahrvergnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

I hate to say it this bluntly, 134a is shit, esp. in an R12 system.  134a
molecules of the refrigerant itself are much smaller, and therefore are less
effective (smaller surface area = less efficient heat transfer).  To confirm
this, go look at a 134 condensor and then one for R12.  The one for the 134
is about half as thick, in an effort to get it to shed it's heat.  Now,
consider putting that 134 in an R12 system = pooh.

If I were you, I would take it out altogether and put in Freeze 12.  It is
an R12 replacement that actually works slightly better than R12.  It is also
relatively inexpensive, unlike 134 or R12.  

I do not work on AC systems, but a good friend is very well versed in AC
systems and has taught me what I have offered you...

HTH

David

-----Original Message-----
From: Craig Steiner [mailto:steiner_ca@hotmail.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 8:04 PM
To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Common 16V Air Conditioning Failure Points?

What/where is the common failure point for the 16V air conditioning system?

I've had 2 separate technicians look at it in the past, and they couldn't 
find the problem.  First guy put in the dye to find leaks.  None found.  
System even held a vacuum after any remaining R12 was evacuated.  Second 
tech converted system to R134a (free of charge) and it worked for about 2 
weeks.  I know most people just rip out the system, but has anyone had 
success in getting it to work again?

Thanks,
Craig

Enid, Oklahoma
'88 Alpine White 16V



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