air conditioning

[biggybaz]

does anyone know what gas our car use for there air con units?

[Vinny]

originally they used R-12. Your car may still be setup for R-12 or it may have been converted to 134A. You would have to check the hi and low side fittings.

[biggybaz]

hi and low side fitting? sorry my friend you lost me a bit.

[biggybaz]

can someone explain what i should look for. and how much it may cost to have it converted. many thanks guys

[accordlxi2.0]

first you should check to see what a/c compressor you have the denso is longer that the kihen?
ummm . . . . .the kihen is as long as the alternator, but the denso is longer.
if you have a denso then continue cause it can handle r134



total cost maybe around 30 dollar's cuase you'll need a bottle of a/c sealant, and maybe about 2-3 cans or r134a refridgerant.
than there's the fittings plus sticker's for the conversion.

[Vinny]

where exactly are you located? I see you own an aerodeck. Its almost impossible to give a specific price since shop rates vary from place to place and we don't knopw the condition of your AC system. If its been open then you will need to change the filter dryer, again cost depends on where you are if outside the US.
I'm not a big fan of the 12-134a swap in a box setup. I beleive that if you are going to do it do it right. Have the system evacuated, then flushed, then replace seals and O rings, fill with the proper type and amount of oil, have i vacuum pulled to make sure you have no leaks and no moisture in the system, then have it serviced. That being said........
Best bet would be take your car in and get an estimate from a reputable shop