Roger Thomas Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 I found a kit on Ebay. It had 3 cans of R-12 A, an adapter for the port and a hose with gauge. It cost about $60. I put in the adapter and filled with 2 cans of R-12 A. My air conditioner now blows cold air. This was a simple fix and it costs much less than converting to 134. I am pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparite Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Quote This was a simple fix and it costs much less than converting to 134. Is that so??? https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9077526/00745 What you bought was probably the R12 equivalent(12A). Real R12 is not produced anymore and the prices keep going up because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Thomas Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yes as I stated R-12A. I didn't think it was overpriced. It is still blowing cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Is this it? http://www.ebay.com/itm/R12-COMPATIBLE-A-C-REFRIGERANT-MAXI-FRIG-12a-1994-OLDER-RECHARGE-REFILL-KIT/122508929925?_trksid=p2047675.c100012.m1985&_trkparms=aid%3D777003%26algo%3DDISCL.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D41375%26meid%3D0c6c0b2119b845fabc1a673197ffd708%26pid%3D100012%26rk%3D8%26rkt%3D12%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D311907370171 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Thomas Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 Yes, you've found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowdog Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Thanks. Just ordered a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparite Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Read about what you are putting in your car people! Look at the ebay listing " MAXI-FRIG 12a, a HC-based refrigerant "! HC is hydrocarbon witch is flammable! R134a is NOT flammable and the kit is cheaper. Just be informed. http://www.aa1car.com/library/flammable_refrigerants.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
checkmate Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I don't believe Maxi-frig any more/less flammable than the gasoline in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 On 7/9/2017 at 6:29 AM, checkmate said: I don't believe Maxi-frig any more/less flammable than the gasoline in the car. Keep in mind what happens when a pressurized (55 lb max) fuel line springs a leak, your A/C runs at about 200+lb on the high pressure side. IMAGINE the fun you would have if your A/C sprung a leak up there in the hot engine compartment. AND, if you have to refill your A/C because it is low on R-12, YOU ALREADY HAVE A LEAK! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparite Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I'm glad someone here sees my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper1 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 While I do *not* condone or suggest this, I have heard of people running propane in their A/C systems. I thought of the same concerns, with pressure and flammability. I want to say that I found a video or something where this was tested out...basically is was a quick "poof" of flame and then nothing. So a rupture probably wouldn't be that big a deal. I'd be more concerned about a slow leak! I have also seen a guy use "canned air" (the same stuff you clean your keyboard with) in his A/C system....blew VERY cold! Now...it leaked down because of what it is, but for the cost to him it was worth it. Again, neither of the 2 ideas above I truly suggest, but I've seen it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Dude Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 It is difficult to believe that anyone would risk their life and their car just for a CHEAP FIX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparite Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Actually it's more expensive! Quote I found a kit on Ebay. It had 3 cans of R-12 A, an adapter for the port and a hose with gauge. It cost about $60. R134 conversion https://www.pepboys.com/product/details/9077526/00745 $39.90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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