What will happen if i put R 134a into a r12 system that has not ben converted.?
2007-07-11 13:48:06 · 11 answers · asked by Chris J 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It's a 84 dodge ram with the v8
2007-07-12 13:40:20 · update #1
I did that with an '86 Camero. There was nothing to convert like what you think, and I thought the same thing at the time. A mechanic friend and I did it ourselves. Just be sure to drain all the R12 out before the switch. Mine worked fine.
2007-07-15 20:42:46 · answer #1 · answered by Mack 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't say what kind of vehicle. You can get a conversion kit at most part stores. You will need to remove the schrader valve from the fittings and screw on the new ones. Obviously when you remove the schrader valves all of the R-12 in your system will leak out. Then you install the cans of R134 into the low pressure side with the engine running and ac turned on. Fill per the sticker under the hood. Otherwise take it to a certified technician.
2007-07-11 14:56:55 · answer #2 · answered by goodwrench50_1999 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
chris--if you do not recover the R12 in the system---you can be fined quite heavy. Must have certifications to play that game. Any garage will recover the 12 and install 134a. It will be cold but 12 is much colder. I never thought of putting 134 in a 12 system together. . Only someone with no common sense would perform the task..
2007-07-11 13:57:08 · answer #3 · answered by Gerald 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
For one thing, the R134A can will not fit on the R12 port, you have to get an adapter, then if it does go in, it won't get very cold, then it will all leak out soon. Hope that helps.
2007-07-11 13:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Jon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will be more than sorry if you do that. The oils used with the two different refrigerants will mix and cause a sludge to coat the entire system and require every single part of the a/c system to have to be replaced.
2007-07-11 13:58:14 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
it will hardly cool... if any at all
the major thing that is done when systems are converted is that the compressor is replaced with one which handles higher pressures. because 134a needs more compression to cool at all.
2007-07-11 16:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ksyrium 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was told that mixing the two could cause a violent reaction as in explosion. I don't know how true it is but everything I have seen on the conversion says in no uncertain terms to completely evacuate the system. I have never seen any warning of explosion in any of my readings though.
2007-07-11 14:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You will mess up your complete air conditioning system and it will cost more in the long run to repair this. Be sensible and call your repair person for information.
2007-07-11 13:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It will work somewhat. You just need to be sure to use R134 that doesn't have any oil included.
2007-07-11 14:29:18 · answer #9 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
all orings will blow out get it coonvert ed
2007-07-11 13:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by jpattonfamily 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋