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a/c help in the DFW area?, my friends 944.... |
jr91472 |
Jun 15 2005, 09:53 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
Any of you N. Tex guys know where my friend can buy a can of freon? I really know nothing about this stuff, other than he needs the type that you can't buy anymore (some new environmental standards or something). (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)
He is a capable mechanic and can "charge" the system himself, but would pay someone to do it he had to. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif) thx (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif) |
mihai914 |
Jun 15 2005, 10:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 800 Joined: 2-March 05 From: Montreal, QC Member No.: 3,697 Region Association: None |
This is a very good forum for auto a/c stuff.
From what I remember a year ago, in order to buy Freon (r-12) you needed to have a EPA license or something similar. Your friend has two options, either fill it up with r-12 or convert it to less efficient (for the 944) Suva or r-134a. Whatever he does he should not put in some blend crap like Hotshot, Duracool or any other mix of stuff. I strongly suggest that he goes to a good a/c shop to have the remaining r-12 recouped for reuse, have the system cheched for leaks, maybe add some lubricant and refill with r-12. Edit: Oh yes, no stop leak either! |
jr91472 |
Jun 16 2005, 06:10 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
thanks, gave him the link.....anyone else want to chime in? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon_bump.gif)
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spare time toys |
Jun 16 2005, 07:22 AM
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hooked on grilling food. Group: Members Posts: 4,059 Joined: 3-April 04 From: West Plano Tx Member No.: 1,884 Region Association: Southwest Region |
There is a guy at work who does auto a/c on the side. He is reasonable. Because of shift days off I will not see him intill Monday but Ill check with him and get a number.
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dilde |
Jun 16 2005, 08:02 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 29-March 05 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 3,843 |
R-12 is still legal to use, just not legal to buy. The guy who does mine still has gallons of the stuff.
The previous post is correct. Anything but R-12 will RUIN the system, for sure. Also, consider replacing hoses at some time. The original hoses are very porous. I think the new stuff is called barrier hose, or something like that. |
jr91472 |
Jun 16 2005, 10:38 AM
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"I'm pacing myself sergeant..." Group: Members Posts: 1,205 Joined: 2-August 04 From: McKinney, TX Member No.: 2,437 |
thanks Lar....let me know (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif) |
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