Has anyone recharged their aircon with the later non-Freon R134a gas?
If so, did you have to replace any parts, or is it just a matter of having the R12 removed and then recharged with R134a?
I read that the original fears that the gas would be incompatible with older systems were overdone.
It will be ok, just make sure the system is retro-fitted. Basically all they do is change all seals/valves to be compatible with the new gas (though some dodgy places are lazy and just regas and say they retrofitted - you can change the seals yourself, just buy them from toyota i think).
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Heard of a few people going the LPG option
Supposed to be pretty good too
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nikkojoe @ May 14 2008, 02:51 AM) </div>
I'm not too familiar with aircon. Which seals need changing?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nick @ May 14 2008, 04:10 AM) </div>
I read that.
Sounds extremely dangerous to me. Any leaks, and no more hachi!
Uh, any seal that can be replaced (such as all the seals on pipes/fittings etc) should be replaced.
There is a reason why lpg is not legal for ac use
1983 AE86 ADM rust spec goodness track car build - end of the road
1984 AE86 Silver ADM mk2 daily build - SOLD
1984 AE86 ADM granny car daily now 4AGZE - SOLD
1983 AE86 ADM Engine Conversion Slut - SOLD
2002 IS200 6spd - new daily in progress
1986 AE86 JDM GT-Apex Levin Notchback ready to roll......
Yeah.... but think of the money saved! Would only cost $1.20 to recharge the system... I wonder whether the $2000 government rebate on gas conversions would cover this... Hmmm I could possibly get $1998.80 back.
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