1993 Chevrolet Cheyenne Repair Question
Topics covered: 134a, Accumulator, Condenser.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on April 21, 2008
Chevy r-12 to r-134a conversion
Air Conditioning problem
1993 Chevy Cheyenne 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 255900 miles
i am wanting to up grade my a/c unit but i have the old r-12 a/c unit. do i need to buy a new compressor,condenser,and accumulator for the conversion or can they just suck out my old r-12 and replace with r-134a without buying new parts
1993 Chevy Cheyenne 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 255900 miles
i am wanting to up grade my a/c unit but i have the old r-12 a/c unit. do i need to buy a new compressor,condenser,and accumulator for the conversion or can they just suck out my old r-12 and replace with r-134a without buying new parts
Asked by indianoutlaw73Answer
Replied on April 22, 2008
Hi there,
You will need to remove the compressor and replace the oil to one suited to the new refrigerant. replace the receiver dryer and two new pressure hose couplings will be required.
Mark (mhpautos)
Replied on April 26, 2008
are you having any problems with your current r12? if not I would leave it in my opinion r12 is a lot colder
