AC conversion
 

All right, through the archives and threads, I found out that my R12 AC system (not running as far as I know) needs converted. Now what is involved in a r134a retro fit? Are there kits for this?

I need the AC running so i can drive this in the winter with the defrosters. From what I have been told, its missing the belt, and he believes its not charged. Can anyone help?

You can either take it somewhere to get converted, or go to Advance Auto Parts and get the kit to do it yourself. It isn't hard. Just a matter of new fittings on the A/C high and low side.

Of course, you would want to get the system evacuated first, and be sure it pulls a vacuum before you waste time and money doing a retrofit.

You can get the Freeze 12 kits too, this work ok (I tried it) and does not require evacuation of the AC system. I did lose the compressor about 2 years after the recharge though.

I guess the big difference between the R12 and R134A is the oil.

Yea, someone told me about the Freeze12 kits. I think i will have to get the kit with a few bottles and a bottle of oil.