Do my own AC?

[davepl]

I see that I can buy a reportedly decent set of manifold gauges for $56. Would that, some refrigerant, and a Hayes book make it something I can do myself, or should it be left to the professionals?

All the parts are new except the thing in the firewall (evaporator?). Compressor had oil in it, and I'm not sure if its compatible with 134 (it's a new unit from LMC, and I can't imagine they're selling R12 stuff). I have the LMC o-ring and lube kit. There are still going to be vestiges of whatever was in it before in the lines.

Based on the size of the fitting, a friend told me that it must have already been converted to 134 in the past, but I don't know how I'd verify that.

- Dave

Other lesson of the day: Oil will blast out of a new compressor when you take the plugs out of the back. Wear glasses!