At 06:28 AM 6/15/01 -0500, [email protected] wrote: > >Steve, > >If you have a leak get it fixed and don't convert to R134a. I have >converted two of my cars and in my opinion it does not cool the same. R12 >will be more expensive, but if there's no leak you won't have to refill for >a long time and it will definitely be cooler. > >Jorge >87 GTI 16V - F/S or may sell the wife instead >92 Passat GL
Sorry, but I must respectfully disagree. I converted my '85 Golf to R134a about 2 years ago. When I last did a comparison temperature test between my '85 Golf and '87 GTI 16V (My '87 GTI 16V still has the R12) they tested virtually the same (35 degrees for the Golf and '34 degrees for the GTI 16V). BTW, this test was conducted using the same test equipment, on the same day, after both VWs had just been fully charged. I have not re-tested the '85 Golf lately but judging from the frost on my windows yesterday she is still blowing cold.... For more information on doing the conversion visit The Unofficial GTI 16V Home Page at: http://www.gti16v.org and check out the Tech Section. Later, Charlie _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
