Year: 1990
Make: Dodge
Model: B250
Engine Size: 5.2L
Refrigerant Type: ?
Country of Origin: United States
I paid a local shop[ to fix my AC last year. They said that they had to convert to the new refrigerant and this would require changing out a number of parts. The same compressor was left in place. The AC was very poor....and lasted only 2 weeks at that.
I am willing to pay to have this done correctly, but the shops that I spoke to don't seem to have the expertise to do so.
Will a proper job require a new compressor, eachangers, etc? I don't care what it takes, but I want it done right and I want a shop that will guarantee it for at least 6 months.
Suggestions?
If you want to run R134a it will take a reconfiguration of thew system components in my opinion. As for where to take it. Depends on where you are located. MACS has a list of members on their website.
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Unless the compressor is bad, it can stay, as can the evaporator, metal lines, OT or TXV, and hoses if new. The main parts that need to be replaced in a conversion are the accumulator/dryer (XH-7 or XH-9), o-rings (to HBNR), oil POE or PAG, readjustment of evap controls, fittings, label, and perhaps a higher capacity condenser and/or fan.
Seems the original problem was a leak that was never addressed if the system only worked for 2 weeks. Leak probably could've been fixed and the system staying with R-12 - which probably would be a lot cheaper than changing components.
Joe
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