The complete automotive resource for buyers, sellers, and owners like you.
Car, Truck and SUV Forums at Roadfly
+ Bentley Forums
+ BMW Forums
+ Cadillac Forums
+ Chevrolet Forums
+ Ferrari Forums
+ Jaguar Forums
+ Lamborghini Forums
+ Lotus Forums
+ Mercedes-Benz Forums
+ Maserati Forums
+ MINI Forums
+ Porsche Forums
+ General Discussion
+ Marketplace Forums
Re: A/C conversion to R-134??? (archive)
[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Posted by Peter S on September 23, 2001 at 21:32:33:

In Reply to: Re: A/C conversion to R-134??? posted by Greg G on September 23, 2001 at 21:00:53:

I've converted 2 cars from R12 to R134a. A 76 2002 and an 81 320i. Both still running cold. With the 2002 I didn't even pump out the old or change the dryer. Its still cold and runs fine and for $35 for convertion kit I'm very happy. Unless I suspected a leak I wouldn't change the compressor unless the compressor had clearly failed. If it fails as a result of running the new stuff and weird blend of oil then so be it. I still got free time on it. Why replace it in advance?
Peter S


I did an 89 2 years ago, didnt even replace compressor and it is still pumping out cold air. Yes if you have a leak in the line etc, it will still be leaking. I have bought 3 rebuilt compressors for conversion at the local Autozone for 130-160 One was defective and they replaced it the next day , other than that all 3 are still running, the oldest going on 5 years. 160 beats 400


I think you have to buy a new compressor though for about $400 I have also heard that when you convert it that it will still leak after you do it.





Follow Ups:


[ Follow Ups ] [ 7-series (E32) Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]
Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.
Roadfly.com Logo © 1997 - 2009 Jump Internet Inc. All rights reserved.