>From what I recall, the oil is the incompatible part of the R134a puzzle. Some >folks suggest replacing the receiver-dryer but I don't know if that is >necessary if you evacuate the system using a vacuum. Then use an R12-friendly >oil (I think all the oils are compatible anymore) and fill with 134a.
The downside to R134a is that it doesn't cool as well as R12. It's more about capacity than it is about having modern components though. To cool as well as an R12 system, an R134a system has to be larger although I don't remember how much larger. The difference won't be 70 degree air vs 30 degree air but the system won't make snowflakes either. In FL in August, it might be noticeable especially when sitting in traffic but at highway speeds, it should be fine. - Matthew - > On Aug 26, 2015, at 22:43, Larry Velez <[email protected]> wrote: > > I know many have ripped out their AC systems but where I am (Tampa) it is > just not an option. > > How are you all keeping your AC systems working these days? Which newer > refrigerants are compatible now that R12 is no longer available and any > tricks to get a nice cold system? > > I wonder if swapping in a modern compressor is an option? > > Planning ahead to fixing my AC system. > > Thanks, > > -Larry > 91 GTI 16V > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MK2-16v" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/fc7ae79384c64932a47074f6ab579603%40MBX082-E1-VA-2.EXCH082.SERVERPOD.NET. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MK2-16v" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/mk2-16v. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/mk2-16v/87E8D4EE-DD61-4722-B556-2E7459330271%40yahoo.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
