"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040712000438.04194.00001255@mb-m15.aol.com...
> >
> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
> >will be expensive.
>
> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175
INCLUDING the
> gen-u-wine Volvo parts kit for the conversion... it was going to be at
least
> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.
>
> -jeff


Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
JAFTJO

 

"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040712000438.04194.00001255@mb-m15.aol.com...
> >
> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
> >will be expensive.
>
> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175
INCLUDING the
> gen-u-wine Volvo parts kit for the conversion... it was going to be at
least
> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.
>
> -jeff


Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
JAFTJO

 

"Handywired" <handywired@aol.com> wrote in message
news:20040712000438.04194.00001255@mb-m15.aol.com...
> >
> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
> >will be expensive.
>
> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175
INCLUDING the
> gen-u-wine Volvo parts kit for the conversion... it was going to be at
least
> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.
>
> -jeff


Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
--
HarryS
JAFGBR
JAFTJO

 

Well, you have two cheap alternatives. Before you try to refill be sure to
tighten all connections.

There is ES-12a which is 50/50 propane/butane with a flame retardent. I got
some for $8 a can from www.autorefrigerants.com. Convert the fittngs to
R-134a and us R-134a apparatus to dump one can in the system and see what
happens. Apparently the car can catch on fire if you run into something or a
hose bursts.

Another alternative is FREEZE-12 which is 80/20 mix of R134a and R142b. Not
as good as R-12 or ES-12a but might be safer. It is slightly more expensive.

I have been using ES-12a for 2 years now in my SAAB 900 Turbo and it works
well. This year also in my wife's SAAB. Jeep Cherokee 1 has a leak so bad it
only lasts for hours. Cherokee 2 is still cooling on R-12.

Charles.

"Fam_Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:uo6Ic.2886$v04.41466@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 88mod, 6syl.Automatic 4L
> The AC is not blowing cold air, anything I can do ?
> What should I check ?
>
> Thanks for all advice.
> Best Regards Geir R.Pettersson
>
>

 

Well, you have two cheap alternatives. Before you try to refill be sure to
tighten all connections.

There is ES-12a which is 50/50 propane/butane with a flame retardent. I got
some for $8 a can from www.autorefrigerants.com. Convert the fittngs to
R-134a and us R-134a apparatus to dump one can in the system and see what
happens. Apparently the car can catch on fire if you run into something or a
hose bursts.

Another alternative is FREEZE-12 which is 80/20 mix of R134a and R142b. Not
as good as R-12 or ES-12a but might be safer. It is slightly more expensive.

I have been using ES-12a for 2 years now in my SAAB 900 Turbo and it works
well. This year also in my wife's SAAB. Jeep Cherokee 1 has a leak so bad it
only lasts for hours. Cherokee 2 is still cooling on R-12.

Charles.

"Fam_Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:uo6Ic.2886$v04.41466@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 88mod, 6syl.Automatic 4L
> The AC is not blowing cold air, anything I can do ?
> What should I check ?
>
> Thanks for all advice.
> Best Regards Geir R.Pettersson
>
>

 

Well, you have two cheap alternatives. Before you try to refill be sure to
tighten all connections.

There is ES-12a which is 50/50 propane/butane with a flame retardent. I got
some for $8 a can from www.autorefrigerants.com. Convert the fittngs to
R-134a and us R-134a apparatus to dump one can in the system and see what
happens. Apparently the car can catch on fire if you run into something or a
hose bursts.

Another alternative is FREEZE-12 which is 80/20 mix of R134a and R142b. Not
as good as R-12 or ES-12a but might be safer. It is slightly more expensive.

I have been using ES-12a for 2 years now in my SAAB 900 Turbo and it works
well. This year also in my wife's SAAB. Jeep Cherokee 1 has a leak so bad it
only lasts for hours. Cherokee 2 is still cooling on R-12.

Charles.

"Fam_Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:uo6Ic.2886$v04.41466@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 88mod, 6syl.Automatic 4L
> The AC is not blowing cold air, anything I can do ?
> What should I check ?
>
> Thanks for all advice.
> Best Regards Geir R.Pettersson
>
>

 

Well, you have two cheap alternatives. Before you try to refill be sure to
tighten all connections.

There is ES-12a which is 50/50 propane/butane with a flame retardent. I got
some for $8 a can from www.autorefrigerants.com. Convert the fittngs to
R-134a and us R-134a apparatus to dump one can in the system and see what
happens. Apparently the car can catch on fire if you run into something or a
hose bursts.

Another alternative is FREEZE-12 which is 80/20 mix of R134a and R142b. Not
as good as R-12 or ES-12a but might be safer. It is slightly more expensive.

I have been using ES-12a for 2 years now in my SAAB 900 Turbo and it works
well. This year also in my wife's SAAB. Jeep Cherokee 1 has a leak so bad it
only lasts for hours. Cherokee 2 is still cooling on R-12.

Charles.

"Fam_Pettersson" <gropette@online.no> wrote in message
news:uo6Ic.2886$v04.41466@news2.e.nsc.no...
> Jeep Cherokee Laredo 88mod, 6syl.Automatic 4L
> The AC is not blowing cold air, anything I can do ?
> What should I check ?
>
> Thanks for all advice.
> Best Regards Geir R.Pettersson
>
>

 

>> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
>> >will be expensive.
>>
>> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175...> it was
going to be at
>least>> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.

>Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
>HarryS

!Hmmm! My guy never mentioned that option.

I'm happy with how it's working, at least.

-jeff

 

>> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
>> >will be expensive.
>>
>> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175...> it was
going to be at
>least>> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.

>Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
>HarryS

!Hmmm! My guy never mentioned that option.

I'm happy with how it's working, at least.

-jeff

 

>> >The best soltion is to convert to 134a, but that
>> >will be expensive.
>>
>> Maybe not... I had our '92 Volvo converted, and it was only $175...> it was
going to be at
>least>> that to recharge it with Freon, due to the cost of the stuff.

>Wrong! R-402A or FR-12 is a direct replacement.
>HarryS

!Hmmm! My guy never mentioned that option.

I'm happy with how it's working, at least.

-jeff