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Discussion in 'New York Tri-State' started by Vito, Jun 7, 2008.

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  1. Vito

    Vito Formula Junior
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    #1 Vito, Jun 7, 2008
    I am looking for recommendations/suggestions for an air conditioning service shop in the Mid-Hudson region of NY (approximately half-way between NYC & Albany on the east side of the Hudson River). The car is an '82 Mondial that has the old style freon refrigerant & I am considering upgrading the system to the new R134. Is there an A/C shop that you know of that is particularly knowledgable with Ferraris? Thank you for your suggestions.
     
  2. Steve King

    Steve King F1 Rookie

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    #2 Steve King, Jun 7, 2008
    Vito it's just an AC system and nothing special to Ferrari. I would suggest "Highland radiator" which is on Rt 9W a little north of Highland New York.
     
  3. ASG 86TR

    ASG 86TR Formula 3

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    #3 ASG 86TR, Jun 9, 2008
    Anyone have a good place for a TR in the Essex county area of NJ?
     
  4. ClydeM

    ClydeM F1 World Champ
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    #4 ClydeM, Jun 9, 2008
    Last edited: Jun 9, 2008
    It's been repeated before, but Steve Arena handles A/C & has the conversion kit to R134.

    There's many threads in the 3x8 section about *not* converting over.
    I had it in mind to keep the 308 original. I didn't want to swap compressors or such.
    So I tried quite a few shops for R12 & finally a local mechanic said he had it & would check my A/C.

    I go to pick up the car & the shop converted it without my OK. I was ticked.
    But after talking to Steve, it seems they did everything fine. But Steve did say with the age of these systems
    a drier replacement should certainly be considered: And I've heard that numerous times before. Had I known the shop
    was going to do the conversion, I would have had Steve do it & gotten the benefit of his Ferrari expertise.

    Call Steve. He's right next to the Teterboro airport.


    BTW: My 308 now blows cold, because of the recharge, not due to the change-over.
     

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