Anyone, experienced at converting the Air-conditioning system from R12 to R134. Local Air-conditioning shops are ripping off customers to the tune of $300 to $500 to recharge R12.
I've read reports that the stock FX10/15 Ford compressor will not hold up under increased high side pressures and will self destruct, causing black death (contaminate condenser, evaporator and lines with metal particles).
I've checked numerous Air-conditioning Web sites and have learned that R12 supplies will exhausted by the end of 2006. Even recycled R12 will be gone. R12 12oz cans are selling on Ebay for as high $20 @, however you have to have certificate to buy the stuff.
I, also read where Australia has endorsed R12a a Hydrocarbon formula for their cars, but haven't really heard any positive comments about it here in the USA, because its flammable.
Bob G
I've read reports that the stock FX10/15 Ford compressor will not hold up under increased high side pressures and will self destruct, causing black death (contaminate condenser, evaporator and lines with metal particles).
I've checked numerous Air-conditioning Web sites and have learned that R12 supplies will exhausted by the end of 2006. Even recycled R12 will be gone. R12 12oz cans are selling on Ebay for as high $20 @, however you have to have certificate to buy the stuff.
I, also read where Australia has endorsed R12a a Hydrocarbon formula for their cars, but haven't really heard any positive comments about it here in the USA, because its flammable.
Bob G