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84WaterWagon
08-02-2002, 11:31 AM
I've finally gotten to a point with my GW where I can start thinking about luxury items instead of what I need for the Giant Piece of sh__ ,I mean American Automotive Heritage to run. Next on my list is a recharge of the AC. I had this done once in NC with R12 for $70 (my brother is friends with the mechanic). But, stupid me didnt notice just how close a rubber freon hose was to the exhaust manifold (sssssss..... :mad: ) I got a quote on freon the other day and, apparently, its going for around $70 a pound right now and my honest (no, seriously) mechanic told me the GW holds around 3lbs. of R12. Well, thats a lot of money. I hear there's a conversion to cheaper freon, but I'm not sure what it is. I also hear problems like lukewarm AC with this conversion. Any input?? I would greatly appreciate it, I'm sweating here.
gsmikie
08-02-2002, 11:57 AM
with r 134 if done right you can get 20 degrees at the vent at $6.00 per can it is cost effective
coolram
08-02-2002, 12:00 PM
I've recharged my A/C with Freeze12 and it works fine(it's compatible with R12 and mineral oil,although it's recommended that you pull a vacuum and recharge with fresh oil).I'm going to have to replace my compressor/drier in the near future and will use this.
gsmikie
08-02-2002, 01:45 PM
is Freeze12 flamable???????
Ralph
08-02-2002, 01:49 PM
Call your local parts store. R12 should be running about $23 per 14 ounce can. You system holds 36 ounces. The trick is that you need EPA certification to purchase R12. There are plenty of online resources for getting certified -- usually costs $25 and a take-home exam of some kind. Really a joke, so far as government certification goes, but the mystery poses something of a barrier to most commonfolk, I suppose.
78 blu ox
08-02-2002, 03:07 PM
gsmikie, you said if done right, 20 degrees at the vent. I just had mine converted to 134 and I don't think it's that cold.
coolram
08-03-2002, 03:35 AM
As far as I've seen Frreze12 is not flammable.You can also use I think R406.But like R12 you have to have a license to buy.Which like Ralph says you can take a test online.
Tad
08-03-2002, 04:51 AM
Chart For R12 Substitutes (http://members.cox.net/tadsal/r12subs.JPG)