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Originally Posted by alabbasi
I don't think anyone here is suggesting using R12 or any other refrigerant in a system that is known to leak. That's like throwing away good money after bad money.
Problem is that a half done conversion to R134 or any of the snake oil on the market is that it will probably create leaks in what was otherwise a good system.
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Perhaps not intentionally but with limited tools and budget many shade tree mechanics are doing just that. I assume everyone here has their own R12 recovery systems and vacuum pumps right?
I think you hit the nail right on the head. In order to convert correctly to 134 parts need to be replaced and money needs to be spent. The shade tree approach of charging with 134 and slapping a sticker on under the hood does not work quite so well.