scrip7

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Oh and if you're planning on using R-12 with this condenser, make sure the evap temp switch is installed and functional. If not, the evap core WILL freeze and restrict air flow.

vrracing

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Jack,

I thought that part of going R134a was putting new fittings over the R12 fittings that once put on couldnt come off. Am I hallucinating again?

Thanks
Jim

Rob XX 7

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my 134a conversion fittings can unscrew at will, so long as you evactuate the system

vrracing

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Hmmm... I could have sworn I saw somewhere that they had to be permanent by EPA edict

vrracing

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the manifold gauge set Jack pointed to was for R134a systems. Wouldn't you need some kind of adapters to use a R134a manifold gauge set on an RX7?

Realred96

I bought a set of R12 to R134a service valve conversion pieces at NAPA here in Houston. They screwed right on with some minor mods on the schreader valves. The ones I got are definitely removable. The gauge set I have is for R134a only.

vrracing

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Cool. Thx, Red. I'd searched Advanced and O'reilly's websites but didnt find anything. I never think of Napa. Not sure where one is so I'll have to look!

Thx again. And can you guys take some of this humidity back?

jackhild59

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Don't search the websites-waste of time.

Walk right into Orielly's and you will find an endcap with 'conversion kits' on it. That kit will have the fittings. It will also have a can or two of 134a and some ester oil charge, a BS charge gauge and a can tap. This is the infamous 'Death Kit'.

Right beside it there will probably be the service port fittings and oil a-la-carte as well. If you cannot find these, ask someone who looks over 40 years old. They may have them in the back. Don't ask a kid who will try to help you by asking the year, model and make of your car.

You need the fittings and some oil-DO NOT GET PAG! Use only ester.

Good Luck!

vrracing

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Cool. Thanks a bunch, Jack