A/C retrofit a breeze

[KerryPinkerton <pinkertonk@xxxxxxxxx>]

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
> 
>