[W126 Coupe] Switch to R134

[Richard Hogarth]

I was where are now about 4 years ago.
Face it, R-12 is history and
R-134 is the defacto automobile standard. 
If you stay with R-12 
You will be faced with an
Ever increasing cost and declining
Supply of that precious fluid. 
After you figure out where the leak is, 
Get a new compressor, change out 
The dryer, expansion valve and all of
The seals. Blow a ton of air through
The condenser and the evaporator after spraying in
Some 90% alcohol or Brakleen to pick up all left over oil. 
Make sure that all of your air ducts are sealed and that the 
Vent doors operate and seal properly. 
The air will work just fine. !!!
(by the way, don't be fooled by imitation R-12 replacements and blends; they
are all crap)
-Richard hogarth
axlehead at bellsouth.net















 

-----Original Message-----
From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of airedale at sbcglobal.net
Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 8:30 AM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Re: Refrigerant info

I got what I paid for at about $28. per can, look at the persons feedback. 
Keep in mind you need a certification to buy it from a dealer but some will
offer you a "on the spot" certification, I happen to have one.
John
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From: "Gary Green" <Gary at EverGreen-Systems.COM>
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Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 8:08 AM
Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Re: Refrigerant info


>I see those "auctions" all the time.  My question is, are they legit? 
>(in  the sense that an auction winner actually receives what they paid 
>for).  I  need a couple of cans for my 93 Suburban but am hesitant to
"bid".
>
> Anyone have any thoughts?
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> On Behalf Of airedale at sbcglobal.net
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> To: figstir at yahoo.com; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Re: Refrigerant info
>
> R-12 seems to sell on eBay for $15. and up per can.
> John
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> From: "a figment of the imagination" <figstir at yahoo.com>
> To: "Richard Hogarth" <R_Hogarth at Foundrycove.com>; "'Mercedes Coupes 
> Mailing Lists'" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Friday, August 12, 2005 3:11 AM
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: Refrigerant info
>
>
>>
>> Richard et al.:
>>
>> Now that I have read through all your links and become throughly
>> versed in physical chemistry, HVAC, and am ready sit for examinations
>> for a mechanical engineering degree and HVAC license, I'm thoroughly
>> con-fuzed... :(
>>
>> I'm not sure whether to switch to R134a or stay with R12.
>>
>> I don't know who's side is truly correct, because I've read arguments
>> on both sides that are plausible and some as well a bit specious,
>> perhaps?
>>
>> Sadly though, all of this translates as me still roasting in my black
>> SEC with tinted windows.  That means damp and sticky work clothes...in
>> near 100+ F temps....and the embarrassment of wearing a "wet one"
>> after getting out of a simply badd ass look'n SEC machine...Oh, "the
>> horror....the horror", as Marlon Brando (Kurtz) plainly put it.
>>
>> So, even though several of you have successfully converted to R134a,
>> either the swiss-cheesed savants are totally right, totally wrong,
>> somewhere in between, or totally passing gas---it's simply more hot
>> air, that's fryin my pan, burning my bacon and roasting my nuts.
>>
>> shivers.  (i wish)  it seems better to cook with spam for the next two
>> months, with the hopes of shelling out 3 cans X $50-75/can of R12 =
>> $150 to $225 to keep me cool and in the shade.  (Thank gawd, mom has a
>> HVAC license and can get R12....geez louise???)
>>
>> Then, can we unanimously conclude it's just better to stick with R12?
>>
>> Or, really, where's the beef with the R134a?
>>
>>
>>
>> Someone please tell me I'm not going crazy from the heat....
>>
>> What's the final verdict for SEC owners who plan to keep their cars
>> for the long haul without burnin up the A/C oil and compressor,
>> clogging the system, etc...galore...and gored...?
>>
>>
>> Help!
>>
>>
>> Thank ya, man!
>>
>>
>> -figment of great misfortune in too much dmn heat.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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