berwaldg
cudasforever
Does anyone know of an R-12 relaimation service near Wilmington NC? I need to remove the R-12 from my old Barracuda to replace the expansion valve, then re-install it.
R-12 Reclamation
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Just use R134 to refill it. I installed a complete 69 factory air in my 69 cuda from another car. Used all stock parts. Replaced drier & expansion valve & it works great with R134. Blows so cold I have to turn it down.
If you have it apart you should replace the drier too if it hasn’t been done recently.
If you have it apart you should replace the drier too if it hasn’t been done recently.
berwaldg
cudasforever
If it comes to that I will, thanks. I have dealer added air and it used to blow ice cold, but now, even though full of freon, I have no low side pressure. Has to be the expansion valve.
Usually A/C repair shops have the ability to reclaim R12. I had a gas station that had the reclaimer because he serviced A/C.
Demonic
Well-Known Member
It might be hard to find someone with an R-12 reclaim machine. They haven't been needed in many years. Find a talented technician that cares, and you might need a little fresh 12 to top it off as it is difficult to avoid "hose loss". If you know a commercial tech, have them pressure test it with nitrogen. Don't forget to oil your new o rings.
In 15-20 years we'll have the same conversation about 134a as it is now being replaced by R-1234yf. The yf is for "Why the *!%- do you believe this will help the environment?"
In 15-20 years we'll have the same conversation about 134a as it is now being replaced by R-1234yf. The yf is for "Why the *!%- do you believe this will help the environment?"
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