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Yup... just did
Posted by Evil Twin Skippy (more from Evil Twin Skippy) on Thu, 30 May 2002 21:39:46
In Reply to: Converting A/C to 134a, George, Thu, 30 May 2002 18:19:08
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'89 9000S (but basically the same system as the 900) - Needed a new compressor anyway. Flushed it with a garden sprayer and a compressor. Plus I replaced the dryer, expansion valve and the low side hose to the condensor. Replaced the o-rings at the spots where I had to, but didn't loosen anything I didn't have to. Had a shop evacuate it (and reseat one connection that was leaking), added the R-134a with my own gauges and it cools to 48-50 degrees very nicely. It was 88 here in Minneapolis today and I was very cool driving home. I'm very happy with it.
Overall, I think it takes a little longer to get really chilly than the R-12 did, but that's about the only difference. I did a lot more than the conversion kits you find at Walmart and I think that's the trick to a clean conversion. Do it once, do it right. TW at thesaabsite.com gave me good advice as to what was necessary and what wasn't. I also got good tips on the 9000 BB.
ETS
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Posts in this Thread:
- Converting A/C to 134a, George, Thu, 30 May 2002 18:19:08
- I did it recently..., Monster, Fri, 31 May 2002 13:57:27
- yes/no, Ed S, Fri, 31 May 2002 13:19:24
- Yup... just did, Evil Twin Skippy, Thu, 30 May 2002 21:39:46 <-- Viewing This Message
- Yes - A/C to 134a, Bill, Thu, 30 May 2002 20:00:37
- Have not yet, but 134a is not as efficient as R12, so, Tcar, Thu, 30 May 2002 19:57:05
- Re: Converting A/C to 134a, Charles, Thu, 30 May 2002 18:58:19
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