Most A/C lines made AFTER 1981 can withstand the conversion from R12 to R134a, but not before. Expect to replace the lines as they start leaking. The o-rings are industry standard & so are most of the hose fittings so a *good* A/C shop should be able to made these lines & supply the o-rings.

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