If you can't stick with R12, then you can use freeze-12, which is a blend. I highly recommend replacing the compressor with a brand new Hodyon (Hancock Ind) compressor. I have had bad luck w/rebuilt ones.

There are tons of write ups you can use.

I do recommend a Mity-Vac to chase the vacuum leaks.

Also go ahead and adjust the valves and perform the EGR bypass that Brian Carlton wrote up. It's easy, and your engine will thank you for it.

Welcome aboard, and I wish I had the find you have!

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D