"Art M" <Xarthurruhtra@netscape.netX> wrote in
news:JzQ2f.12610$U%5.6416@lakeread05:

> Has anyone had success with one of those $40 kits to convert from R12
> to R134 on Acuras ('91 Integra) or Hondas if they use a similar
> system?


Your car had R12 from new. If you're in the US, you can still have your
system recharged with the good stuff (once they find and fix any leaks that
might exist). If you're in Canada, you're SOL.

Just because your system has faded does not mean you've got a detectable
leak. 15 years is a long time for AC systems to stay 100% air-tight.



> My AC has slowly faded so that now it doesn't cool at all.
>
> I used one of those kits to do the conversion on a '79 Toyota Cressida
> and it worked fine, but I don't know if the success varies depending
> on the system being converted.
>
> I certainly don't need the AC now, but I'm also wondering if it would
> be better to restore it to operation now rather than leave it as is
> for the winter.
>


Apparently there is a new substance called Duracool that is better for
older systems than R-134A conversions. It can even seal some small leaks.

http://www.duracool.com/

They guarantee in writing that no part of your system will be harmed by the
stuff. This outfit got a write-up in the Toronto Star Wheels section on
Saturday.


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