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Originally Posted by ttownthomas
I have no aversion to switching to a non-tradidional refrigerant. Once I figure out if my system is functioning correctly I will definitely reach out.
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The way to do that at this point is to get a set of gauges and find out what your pressures are. Since you know the compressor is actually running there's gas in the system. OR there's an electrical fault. The original problem with my SDL was a stuck KLIMA relay that let the compressor run with no refrigerant. It turned the compressor into a hunk of melted and galled aluminum.
If you convert to a new refrigerant, you've got some work in front of you. At the very minimum, a flush of the system to purge the mineral oil out and a new filter dryer. If you want to do it right, all new O-ring seals and a new expansion valve rated for R134a should be added to your list.
I've joined the list of people who don't understand the aversion to R134a. If the system is converted properly, it works fine, at least in the Gen II 126 with the small-tube condenser. My SDL cools better than my Honda does. Even on a 110˚ day, it has no problem keeping up and I have no window tint. I've run R152a and R290 (propane) and found them both to be lacking at lower speeds in the city.