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phlegm · 07-23-2005, 08:29 PM

Ok, I have decided to convert off the R12 system. My local wrench says he will conver to 134 for $145.00. Other option is find a kit and a vaccume pump (which I would probably never use again) and do it myself... I am thinking 145 aint bad in NC. Any opinions about this?

thanks

woodman13 · 07-23-2005, 10:37 PM

I have done several of my own and I would pay 145 to have it done.

mvpco · 07-23-2005, 10:58 PM

I just had mine done for $189.00

I also had bought the R134 kit on ebay(Oil and fittings) and took it to the A/C shop and they did the rest, works GREAT.

mine did not have A/C. I bought all the stuff off Ebay for $350 + shipping, and took out old heater stuff and installed the take off assy from a 72 and had to get a new hose assy, compressor and dryer.(I didnot trust the old take comp, dryer and hoses). I paid to much in the long run but it has A/C now. I just need to install the 3 vents and run the ducts to them. I learned alot also.......

Jeff Smith
Pensacola, FL

1972 Chevy Stepside 350 4 bbl, Auto/A/C/PS/PB I am now looking for the Cruise Control assy. for a 72
http://www.mvpc.com/1972chevy.htm

chickenwing · 07-25-2005, 08:47 AM

If you don't plan on building anymore a/c cars and trucks go for it. I myself just seem to have a tool fetish...

phlegm · 07-25-2005, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chickenwing

If you don't plan on building anymore a/c cars and trucks go for it. I myself just seem to have a tool fetish...

I have a 93 honda to deal with as well, but am still not sure if I am going to do it or not.

phlegm · 07-27-2005, 03:00 PM

Found a place in town (recomended by the guy at CarQuest) that will do the conversion for 80-100 depending on the amount of 134 used. THat makes it a done deal, I am taking it tomorrow so it will be ready to take the wife to the submarine races on friday night. We have a babysitter! wew hoo.

phlegm · 07-28-2005, 04:43 PM

Ok so he went to 114.00 on me but still not bad. I have cool air, but it sounds like my compressor is struggling (makes a rythmic ticking noise when the AC is on). I guess I will have to replace that next summer, but until it goes I have much cooler air. He is getting 50-51 deg on the hwy. I read in FAQ that they added more coolant when it is cooler outside and were able to get temp down to 46 but with the compressor clacking I will wait to tweak until after it blows.

Input always welcome, but I think I got a pretty good deal.

68LSS1 · 07-29-2005, 04:06 AM

The noise may not be the compressor. Could just be the clutch either possibly going out or just from sitting. It may very well go away.

phlegm · 07-29-2005, 08:16 AM

thx 68

I thought it was due to the new resistance with being full of coolant. I have not heard it before when the AC was working, all be it not very cool. If the clutch does go can I get that replaced, or best just to replace the entire unit (again they may be seprate, I am not that advanced).

mvpco · 07-29-2005, 09:29 AM

FYI:

I got a reman. Compressor w/clutch from Autozone for $89 w/exchange

Part# 57089

works great

Jeff

chickenwing · 07-29-2005, 12:36 PM

I went through a bad a/c clutch on my last truck. It was cheaper or the same price to buy the whole compressor (clutch and all) that it was to buy just the clutch. So I bought the whole thing and not wanting to open up the system I used just the clutch. Ended up being good trading material later.

Hope it last a long time for ya before it goes bad. To be on the safe side keep a big pair of dykes with ya in case the compressor seizes up and you need to cut off the belt.

07-23-2005, 08:29 PM	#1
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	yet another AC Question Ok, I have decided to convert off the R12 system. My local wrench says he will conver to 134 for $145.00. Other option is find a kit and a vaccume pump (which I would probably never use again) and do it myself... I am thinking 145 aint bad in NC. Any opinions about this? thanks __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-23-2005, 10:37 PM	#2
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	I have done several of my own and I would pay 145 to have it done. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

07-23-2005, 10:58 PM	#3
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	A/c I just had mine done for $189.00 I also had bought the R134 kit on ebay(Oil and fittings) and took it to the A/C shop and they did the rest, works GREAT. mine did not have A/C. I bought all the stuff off Ebay for $350 + shipping, and took out old heater stuff and installed the take off assy from a 72 and had to get a new hose assy, compressor and dryer.(I didnot trust the old take comp, dryer and hoses). I paid to much in the long run but it has A/C now. I just need to install the 3 vents and run the ducts to them. I learned alot also....... Jeff Smith Pensacola, FL 1972 Chevy Stepside 350 4 bbl, Auto/A/C/PS/PB I am now looking for the Cruise Control assy. for a 72 http://www.mvpc.com/1972chevy.htm

07-25-2005, 08:47 AM	#4
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	If you don't plan on building anymore a/c cars and trucks go for it. I myself just seem to have a tool fetish... __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

07-27-2005, 03:00 PM	#6
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Found a place in town (recomended by the guy at CarQuest) that will do the conversion for 80-100 depending on the amount of 134 used. THat makes it a done deal, I am taking it tomorrow so it will be ready to take the wife to the submarine races on friday night. We have a babysitter! wew hoo. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-28-2005, 04:43 PM	#7
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	Ok so he went to 114.00 on me but still not bad. I have cool air, but it sounds like my compressor is struggling (makes a rythmic ticking noise when the AC is on). I guess I will have to replace that next summer, but until it goes I have much cooler air. He is getting 50-51 deg on the hwy. I read in FAQ that they added more coolant when it is cooler outside and were able to get temp down to 46 but with the compressor clacking I will wait to tweak until after it blows. Input always welcome, but I think I got a pretty good deal. __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-29-2005, 04:06 AM	#8
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	The noise may not be the compressor. Could just be the clutch either possibly going out or just from sitting. It may very well go away. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

07-29-2005, 08:16 AM	#9
phlegm Still Green but learning Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,895	thx 68 I thought it was due to the new resistance with being full of coolant. I have not heard it before when the AC was working, all be it not very cool. If the clutch does go can I get that replaced, or best just to replace the entire unit (again they may be seprate, I am not that advanced). __________________ -- Cory 71 Cheyenne 10 - SWB, 350, "3 on the tree" AC cab 07 Suburban LTZ 4x4 2010 Acura TL 98 Mastercraft "FrankenStar" 225 27253 UPS/USPS IIOY....nope never was

07-29-2005, 09:29 AM	#10
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	A/C Compressor FYI: I got a reman. Compressor w/clutch from Autozone for $89 w/exchange Part# 57089 works great Jeff Last edited by mvpco; 07-29-2005 at 09:32 AM.

07-29-2005, 12:36 PM	#11
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I went through a bad a/c clutch on my last truck. It was cheaper or the same price to buy the whole compressor (clutch and all) that it was to buy just the clutch. So I bought the whole thing and not wanting to open up the system I used just the clutch. Ended up being good trading material later. Hope it last a long time for ya before it goes bad. To be on the safe side keep a big pair of dykes with ya in case the compressor seizes up and you need to cut off the belt. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

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