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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:07 pm 
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hey guys just wondering if anyone has done this to their colt??? i called a few a/c service places and got different answers. One place said they could "retro fit" the connectors and replace the seals change the oil on the compressor and add freon ......The other shop said i had to change out the compressor and heat exchanger to run the R134 freon ....One is obviously costing much more just trying to see which is the best way i live in arizona and this heat is cooking me alive commuting home.......

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 8:31 pm 
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There's a drain fitting on the bottom of the compressor. Drain out what you can, replace the drier and all o-rings at a minimum, put compatible R12/R134 oil back in whatever drained out and a little more for good measure, add a little dye, stick on the R134A fittings, then charge it up and turn it on. Check for leaks and proceed from there.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 10:19 pm 
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Thanks brotha !

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:03 pm 
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i live in arizona and this heat is cooking me alive commuting home.......


do as I do.. roll down the windows and drive really fast LOL...


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On drag radials.auto trans.launching @ 5 psi and no traction thru 2nd.


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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2018 11:58 pm 
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So is r12 just not available anymore?

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 1:55 am 
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it is but super pricey.. they want 220.00 just to recharge mine.. more if there are any leaks... reg 134 u can get done gor like 60.00 lol



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Steve 89 colt 2.3 stroker stock top end. evo3@20 psi 13.489@99.30mph 3/10 2012
On drag radials.auto trans.launching @ 5 psi and no traction thru 2nd.


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 11:48 pm 
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Got it done !!! staying cool now hahahah now I just gotta tint the windows

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