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ddsmith · 07-20-2003, 01:25 AM

If the system hasn't been open and it is just a compressor issue you could probably fix it but it might get costly. The compressor is not the major expense the shop that is certified to do the work is the expense. I got the Old Air unit because that way it is designed to run R-134A which I can buy over the counter. That way I can do my A/C work. I could get the certificate to buy R-12 but it still runs like $30 a can and R-134A is $5-6 a can or a 30# can for $129.

07-20-2003, 01:25 AM	#5
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	If the system hasn't been open and it is just a compressor issue you could probably fix it but it might get costly. The compressor is not the major expense the shop that is certified to do the work is the expense. I got the Old Air unit because that way it is designed to run R-134A which I can buy over the counter. That way I can do my A/C work. I could get the certificate to buy R-12 but it still runs like $30 a can and R-134A is $5-6 a can or a 30# can for $129. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper