Subject	I just retrofitted mine
Posted by	Trailboss on August 02, 2009 at 7:23 AM
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In Reply To	Where do we stand on AC for R12? R134a convert or Freeze 12? posted by Synd on August 01, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Message	I replaced all the O rings that I could get to in the engine bay with a green O ring kit from Rock Auto ($10). I believe I replaced 11 in the engine area. Firewall area, main lines near fittings, dryer area, on compressor itself. Did not get the interior O rings -- looks like there's a couple under the dash. I then replaced the dryer with a new Nissan dryer ($75). I ended up replacing the compressor ($650) -- after 18 years I figured it was due. Took it for a full service: flush with solvent, remove all old oil, recharge oil, and recharge with R134 ($175). Ended up having some electrical problems, that Dr Z (Shaka Shaun) helped me troubleshoot. Works great now and will be carefree for years to come.
Follow Ups	Where do we stand on AC for R12? R134a convert or Freeze 12? - Synd 14:54:23 08/01/09 Freeze 12 Sources - Synd 15:01:51 08/01/09 best bet is an R134a retrofit - aliaZ 15:12:54 08/01/09 I agree, stay away from freeze12 - spyhunterTT(nj) 15:34:26 08/01/09 I did Freeze 12 (got a kit on eBay)... - ZLover4Life 15:37:52 08/01/09 Re: Where do we stand on AC for R12? R134a convert or Freeze 12? - txq45 16:18:40 08/01/09 I go to Craigslist or Mexico for R-12. AutoZone - Worm Boy 16:48:05 08/01/09 you should fix any leaks, vacuum and make sure it holds - twinturbineZ 22:31:46 08/01/09 Replace O Rings (2) on Compressor Manifold (n/m) - TTZ'in (NorCal) 00:52:03 08/02/09 Re: Replace O Rings (2) on Compressor Manifold - flashstar 01:12:38 08/02/09 R-134a is actually more efficient than R12 as a refrigerant - twinturbineZ 03:42:49 08/02/09 Re: Where do we stand on AC for R12? R134a convert or Freeze 12? - ouikikazz 07:12:00 08/02/09 I just retrofitted mine - Trailboss 07:23:30 08/02/09 Was that some sort of AC o-ring kit? - Synd 12:04:56 08/02/09 Just in Rock Auto A/C Section - Trailboss 13:07:36 08/02/09 So here's what I did... Let's Play Find The Leak! - Synd 12:00:22 08/02/09 Could be an oring or leaking from the compressor (n/m) - twinturbineZ 16:11:41 08/02/09 Caught it (or atleast one) - What size nut is this? - Synd 18:07:11 08/02/09
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