So i'm trying to get the AC in my 93 to work (and 94, AND 95 ..but for now lets focus on the 93). I am told from the previous owner (another sccoa member) that the AC worked when he had the car and that the owner before him said that the car was converted to r134A already.
With this in mind, i re-connected the compressor (it was disconencted) bought a can of r134a and to my surprice the fittings in the hoses are still R12 style. I also don't see any stickers or anything indicating R134a conversion. Is there a way I can find out? Perhaps different color fluid? Distinct smell?
I know if you're converting from r12 to r134a its pretty much a given to change the accumulator and compressor, but if the car alerady had r134a then i can simply focus on O rings and inspecting the individual pieces to try to find any leaks...then vacuum/refill.
Any assistance appreciated.
With this in mind, i re-connected the compressor (it was disconencted) bought a can of r134a and to my surprice the fittings in the hoses are still R12 style. I also don't see any stickers or anything indicating R134a conversion. Is there a way I can find out? Perhaps different color fluid? Distinct smell?
I know if you're converting from r12 to r134a its pretty much a given to change the accumulator and compressor, but if the car alerady had r134a then i can simply focus on O rings and inspecting the individual pieces to try to find any leaks...then vacuum/refill.
Any assistance appreciated.