Hi Dan, it sounds like you added R134 to the existing R12 in the car. Is this correct? Don't know how that will work long term. I did not think they were compatable but what the heck, if it works, it works. Kerryp --- Imp1983@xxxxxxx wrote: > Hi all, > > I just installed an R134a retrofit kit on my 1990 Le > Baron. No problem. > > I want to thank all of you who have investigated and > reported back on > converting to R-134a. I checked all the club > postings and the EPA site and > decided to do it myself. > > The hardest part of my job was caused by the > location of the compressor. On > the 3.0 V6 it is located right down next to the > frame. The clutch coil was > gone on mine, and you MUST unbolt the compressor to > get at it. What a pain. > Once I changed the coil I discovered that the system > was really low on R-12. > Didn't really get cold. > > Installing the retrofit kit was a snap, and within > 15 minutes I had nice COLD > A/C again! > > For Chrysler cars with the C-171 compressor it's > just a matter of bolting on > two self-sealing adapters, and charging the system. > > I'll let you know if I have any trouble with it. I > may add a can of leak > sealer to be sure. > > Dan Wing > Imp1983@xxxxxxx > > 83 Imp, beige, > Le Baron turbine wheel covers, > factory/dealer carb conversion > >