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R134 Charge weight

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  1. martinperry

    martinperry Karting

    Jun 4, 2008
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    Sawbridgeworth, UK
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    Martin Perry
    Hello,
    Has anyone here done a R134a conversion on a Testarossa?
    If so, do you know the correct charge weight??
    If relevant, mine is a EUro spec 1991
    Thanks
    Martin
     
  2. godabitibi

    godabitibi F1 Veteran

    Jan 11, 2012
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    Claude Laforest
    Usually go 80% of R12 spec.
     
  3. ago car nut

    ago car nut F1 Veteran
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    Aug 29, 2008
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    If possible capture, filter and re-charge with R-12.
     
  4. martinperry

    martinperry Karting

    Jun 4, 2008
    127
    Sawbridgeworth, UK
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    Martin Perry
    Would love to - However, being in the EUSSR still, it is impossible to get R12, and it plainly needs a topup!
    If anyone in the UK knows of a R12 source, please let me know!!
     
  5. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    Brian Crall
    EU and North America versions have very different systems with different capacities so any amount used will not cross over to the other version.
     
  6. blown daytona

    blown daytona Formula 3

    Feb 6, 2008
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    Exactly
     
  7. stalwart

    stalwart Karting

    Apr 19, 2004
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    Snohomish, WA
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    Stuart
    I bought some R12 off eBay, 3 cans for about $80 and had it recharged. I remember when it was being outlawed, they were selling the stuff off at $1 a can. I was stupid and didn't buy 5 cases.
     
  8. Prova85

    Prova85 Formula 3

    Nov 13, 2003
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    Kenny K
    Did my '85 Euro last year and was charged for 2.5lbs @ $10/lb. No complaints going to R134 here.
     
  9. CharlieEcho512

    Oct 31, 2023
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    Charlie Echo
    Where can I find a table with the amount of coolant for the '91 Testarossa, European version?
     
  10. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Jan 11, 2001
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    Steve Magnusson
    Are you asking about engine coolant or AC refrigerant?
    Both are in your TR OM Section 1, but it is the true complete coolant capacity shown -- i.e., filling a completely empty engine/system. When doing an engine coolant exchange, you can never get absolutely all of the old coolant out.
     

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