Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1  
Old 05-12-2002, 03:21 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 131
I converted my A/C from R12 to R134a for $40

I noticed my A/C had a small leak about 4 years ago. So every 1 to 2 years I have to bring to A/C service center for a re-charge. Since R12 is very expensive, every time I have to pay about $100 for the service, even though they only added about 16 oz of the freon. Some places would not even re-charge for you, because it is against law to fill R-12 in a known leaked A/C system.

So I decided to say good-bye to R12, bought R134a retrofit & charging kit for $39.95 from Pep Boys yesterday.

I just followed the instructions from the kit, and in 30 minutes my A/C system is running very cool with R134a. Since I know there is a small leak exist in my A/C system, all I have to do is every year or so add 1 can R134a ($6) and some oil charge (o-ring conditioner). I did not replace dryer/receiver or o-rings.

One more thing, before being able to charge the vehicle the R-12 needs to be removed. In the old days you could just depress the valve to let what is left of the R-12 out. It is like letting the air out of a tire. But that is against the law. You are supposed to have the R-12 vacuumed out (recovered). I would not tell you how I did mine. The choice is yours.


David

______________________
1985 300D Turbo
Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:44 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page