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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 08:59 AM
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TX AC Recharge/Refill - HOUSTON

Everyone knows Houston is crazy hot and my AC only get cold (not really) when i'm on the freeway driving 60+ mph...

Does anyone in Houston TX know any good AC recharge place. i was thinking of buying the R12 refill kit on ebay but a little iffy. thanks in advance...
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by antony920
Everyone knows Houston is crazy hot and my AC only get cold (not really) when i'm on the freeway driving 60+ mph...

Does anyone in Houston TX know any good AC recharge place. i was thinking of buying the R12 refill kit on ebay but a little iffy. thanks in advance...
It needs more freon.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Freon and cleaning the front Condenser will improve your AC Dramatically

Freeze 12 can be add to a R12 system and still keep the performance of the R-12
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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I can't suggest a specific shop since I do all my own A/C work, but probably any shop that specializes in A/C work can take care of you. Ask them to look for and fix any leaks, and don't let them convert it to R-134a.
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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want to help me do my ac work? throw in some beer
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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What's wrong with it? Got all the parts to fix it?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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fixing to have all the parts, getting the condensor, i probably should buy a new drier. so just need to vac and fill i suppose?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Depends on what failed, how long the system has been open, etc. What's the history on the system?
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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want to help me do my ac work? throw in some beer
So, I saw your rebuild thread. Your system is going to need some work after having sat open to the elements for umpteen years. Basically the whole system should be flushed, all new o-rings, new expansion valve, new dryer (don't worry, those items can be bought new for cheap). Be sure to get parts for a Nippondenso system. These cars had two different A/C systems, and the parts are not interchangeable.
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Old Sep 15, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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Finally getting the condensor which is the last part i should need (that and the drier but that should be easy to get). Getting the part next week. Can you kinda help me? I can throw in beer but mostly just want to learn bout the system. I've done everything else on the car so I'm trying to keep up with it . Thanks either way!
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 08:40 AM
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PM me if you're still looking for A/C help...kinda forgot about this thread. LOL
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