>
> It's important to note some receiver/driers and even some compressor seals
> are not compatible with the R-134a system. Once upon a time I saw a table
of
> cars and whether the receiver/drier had to be replaced when converting,
but
> I don't know where it was. In general, I don't recommend DIY conversions -
> I've rebuilt an engine and do nearly all my own work, but I hired out the
> conversion on our Volvo. For more by-the-ways (including legal
> restrictions), see
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/gener...a060301a_4.htm
>
> My daughter's '93 LX uses R-12 (label under the hood, passenger side) so I
> imagine this one does also. I don't plan to convert unless it is
absolutely
> necessary - fewer unknowns that way.
>
> Mike
>
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But if your Honda ever needed a/c repair
don't hesitate to convert.
I've literally seen hundreds of Hondas converted by this simple method with
no effect except for saving some money now and in the future. If the system
is non-leaking and of good quality, the only thing to change are the high
and low side valves and a receiver/dryer. Evacuate the system and add R134A.
BTW, I stand corrected on some of my prices in my earlier post on the cost
of repairing HND's Accord. The pipe and the rec/drier are a little more than
I suggested. The pipe is in the $90's and the rec/drier is a little over
$100. Still the price of the repair and the conversion is well under HND's
concerns.
Howard