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Re: R12 to R134a kit
[Re: Supercuda]
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01/18/17 05:17 PM
01/18/17 05:17 PM
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PurpleBeeper
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super stock
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Chicago
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I have my license so I can buy R12 for my 65 Cuda, assuming I ever put it back together. Problem is finding somewhere to buy it anymore. If you have your card, you can still buy canisters of R-12 behind the counter at O'Reilly (they lock it up in the back room). Also, I've been hearing that R134a is about to go on the "tax it out of existence list" and will be replaced (this year?) with 1234EZ which I think is made by DuPont.
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Re: R12 to R134a kit
[Re: DrCharles]
#2237288
01/19/17 03:15 PM
01/19/17 03:15 PM
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denfireguy
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Colorado
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You also need to drain any oil left in the compressor and replace it with an R-134a compatible refrigerant oil too...
Some also want you to change all the hoses to barrier (liner) type, since R-134a leaks from the old hoses at a higher rate than R-12. You're already going to have both ends disconnected to change the o-rings anyway... I would replace the hoses with barrier anyway. If you have any leaks, chances are it is from the old rubber hoses anyway. The second most common leak point is the compressor drive shaft.
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
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