I need an opinon on A/C matters

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  • Turf1600
    R3V OG
    • Nov 2006
    • 9815
    #16
    working AC will improve the selling price of the car considerably. At least it would here in TX.
    "We praise or find fault, depending on which of the two provides more opportunity for our powers of judgement to shine."

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      • emi325i
        Grease Monkey
        • Oct 2006
        • 356
        #17
        Get a used R12 compressor ($100) and convert the system to R-134a. it'll work just fine. I went the more expensive route and installed a new R134a compressor; it cost me a lot more and it does not perform any better. I'm guessing the condenser can't get rid of the heat fast enough or something.

        the r134a conversion if trivial. 2 fittings, oil and fill.

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          • Drewe30e
            Advanced Member
            • Apr 2005
            • 171
            #18
            Would it be a terrible idea to get a used R-12 compressor and try to refill the system with R-12 again? I would probably have to get the system checked for leaks and such; but if everything were fine, wouldn't it be cheaper to just refill the system with R-12 instead of replacing a bunch of retrofit parts only to have somewhat efficient A/C?

            Also, I see that you can buy R-12 on eBay for pretty cheap. Is that legal, and if I buy some, can I have someone put it in for me?
            1985 325e - 5000 RPM's of Fury

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