On 12 Oct 2005 00:16:34 GMT, "TeGGeR®" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:

>"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.

Yebbut - In the US, Freon is now something like $50/lb.

I have fixed and converted two old cars' AC systems to R134a at a
total cost of about $250 each. I figured that each of them only had
to blow a seal once after conversion, and I'd be ahead in the game,
not having to spend *another* $150 to $200 on more Freon.

I agree though that even in those old cars with 'instant on'
compressors, Freon gets icy cold a lot quicker than R134 does.
--
Dan.