Have you ever converted your air cond unit to 134 instead of the old r12?Can i do this by myself?What do i have to do exactly please.I have the gauge already to be sure there is enough r12 in it already.But i don't think there is because its cool then a couple mi later its warm.Thats why i want to convert it altogether over to 134 if it is low.Cause if it's low i can't get the r12 anyway so what do you think is it tricky to convert?It's a 89 Chrystler 5th ave 5.2, if that means anything thanks.
2006-07-20 13:48:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chrysler
call around and find someone who can recharge with r-12. r-134a requires complete evac of a/c system, is not nearly as efficient, and may leak thru seals designed for r-12. Expect to pay about $60 per pound of r-12. Also you say it blows cold for a little while before becoming warm?? Check your electric fan when a/c switch is on, it should run continuously while a/c is on. r-134a is a bad idea for an older car.
2006-07-20 15:23:57 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tetrafluoromethane or commonly called R134A does not deplete the earth's ozone layer. This is the reason for changing out the R12 in your system (besides R12 is no longer manufactured causing it to be rather expensive if you can find it).You need to replace the compressor oil upon conversion and the dryer.
2006-07-20 21:13:01 · answer #2 · answered by butch 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a Chrysler dealershiop (usually cheaper if you bought the car from them) and DEMAND R12...r-134 is NOT as good of a refrigerant...and it's worse on the environment....
2006-07-20 20:54:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy kit from any auto parts store it has directions with in it.. to help out it would help to buy a manual. youll also need to find a way to get a recovery machine to evacuate the system of the r12 freon and oils.
2006-07-20 21:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by cowkathy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was suggested I do this years ago to one of my vehicles. I remember the mechanic saying that I would have to flush the line and change out one component (not sure which component). However, my compressor was not large enough to justify the conversion...I would have also needed to change out the compressor.
Talk to an A/C mechanic and get the facts.
2006-07-20 20:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by WHITE TRASH ARMENIAN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they sell a conversion kit at Pep Boys, not sure how easy it is though.
2006-07-20 20:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by San 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋