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  1. Countachqv

    Countachqv Formula 3

    Apr 25, 2007
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    #1 Countachqv, Sep 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
    My compressor is the original OEM R12. This cannot be recharged in my state anymore.
    I understand that they are kits to convert to 134A.
    My compressor needs replacement. Anyone has used compressors R143A in lieu of the OEM one?
    What have you used. If you rebuilt yours where are the rebuild kits available?
    the new one is $2K and add retrofit kit to that
     
  2. EarlyCat

    EarlyCat Moderator
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    Mar 9, 2005
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    Shot gun shack n another prt of the World GS KW KY
    #2 EarlyCat, Sep 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
    FWIW I have plenty of r12 if you want. Shipping is the hard part. Yes I converted mine to 134 probably a decade ago, before I got the r12. All you really do is replace the receiver dryer, turn the compressor upside down & replace with ester oil (IIRC) & pull a vacuum. I doubt the compressor is anything special & could be interchanged.
     
  3. MiuraP400

    MiuraP400 Formula Junior

    Feb 3, 2008
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    Arizona
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    Jim
    #3 MiuraP400, Sep 25, 2025 at 12:22 AM
    Last edited: Sep 25, 2025 at 12:31 AM
    Have you looked at a Sanden SD 508 compressor? There are plenty available under $250. I’ve used R152 as a straight swap for R12 in 3 vintage cars. Works great. It’s more environmentally friendly than R134, is cheap and easily available. But it is sold as air in a can for cleaning keyboards and such. Ultra duster industrial strength is the brand I have used, $28 for a 4 pack of 10 oz cans. You’ll need an adapter to piece the can and connect the hoses.

    Officially R134 is not suppose to work as well as R12. But the people that have done it that I know were hard pressed to tell the difference.

    Cheers Jim
     

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