AC conversion
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Thicketmatt
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AC conversion
I am having the local dealership convert my cabby to R134a. They ordered the o-ring conversion kit, but not a new drier. The guy says you don't need to replace it. I thought you did, but don't really know anything about AC. Can someone confirm? Thanks
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Briano1234
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Re: AC conversion
Well, they are dinking a bit. You really don't need to change the 0-rings... You don't need a dryer, but it is not a bad thing.
They need to drain the oil out of the compressor and replace the dryer. Then refill with pag oil, replace the 4-o-rings they take off and then
evac, and fill.
You only need a drier when you change out a compressor as they usually go hand in hand.
He is ordering about 450 0-rings as it is a universal kit usually, and they only will replace a few.
Be careful as if they aren't a good shop, they will tend to destroy your condensor removing the o-rings, and they won't change them in the evaporator or the valve as that would entail then taking your dash apart and removing your air box....
I wrote a how I converted mine how to, you can do it. Easily enough in the privacy of your back yard with a few tools and parts.....
Now you don't need a vacuum pump, but it depends on why yours is out of charge is it just low on freon?
They need to drain the oil out of the compressor and replace the dryer. Then refill with pag oil, replace the 4-o-rings they take off and then
evac, and fill.
You only need a drier when you change out a compressor as they usually go hand in hand.
He is ordering about 450 0-rings as it is a universal kit usually, and they only will replace a few.
Be careful as if they aren't a good shop, they will tend to destroy your condensor removing the o-rings, and they won't change them in the evaporator or the valve as that would entail then taking your dash apart and removing your air box....
I wrote a how I converted mine how to, you can do it. Easily enough in the privacy of your back yard with a few tools and parts.....
Now you don't need a vacuum pump, but it depends on why yours is out of charge is it just low on freon?
Briano
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Thicketmatt
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Re: AC conversion
It's the local VW dealership that is doing the work. I know that's no guarantee of quality work, but I don't know anyone else. Wish me luck. 
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Briano1234
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Re: AC conversion
Thicketmatt wrote:It's the local VW dealership that is doing the work. I know that's no guarantee of quality work, but I don't know anyone else. Wish me luck.
They don't call them stealerships for nothing......
My neighbor was qouted 1500 to 1700 to install a new compressor and dryer. 1998 Monte Carlo
I did it for about 150, +24 for the r134a, that includes me using my vacuum pump.
It have to be one of the easiest I have ever changed. My daughters HondaCivic I had to take the whole front bumper and crap off to get to hers.
Briano
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Yes as matter of fact, I have the Luck o'the Irish...everything I touch turns to fertilizer of the bovine variety.
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Thicketmatt
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Re: AC conversion
I know what you mean. He quoted me $300 for the conversion. Hopefully it won't be a fiasco.