AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

I'm about install ac system in my teg. I cant find the post, but I recall someone saying that if I replace my O-rings I can change to a cheaper AC coolant/freon/(whatever that stuff is called). What type of coolant should I use once I have my system installed and vaccumed?

Thanks,
Nick

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

R134

Be sure the ac compressor is lubed with oil too.

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

yup, 134. need to change o rings and oil like abaz said. did ur teg have r12 in it before?

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

no it didnt, but i though there was some newer refrigerant out that was better thand r134a. But since nobody knows about it. it must not be real or that good.

thanks,

Nick

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

there are a few that claim to be "better" but just stick with 134a, you can get propane based refrigerants that are cheap but not safe. ;)

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

Yeah I don't think it's real, well the benefits, Put some oil in there, replace the or rings for safety. What I do sometimes, is I go to get one of those "free ac checkups" tell them it was working fine and all of a sudden it stopped. The only way to check it is to connect the houses and start creating a vaccuum. Then they will check if it holds vaccuum ot if there's a leak. Also they have to put some refrigerant in there to check it. Once they have done this and tell you you have to replace your whole system, they always do, go to Batozone and grab a can and fill it up.

Most times, this works.

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

IMO if you dont know what you are doing with A/C then pay someone to do it for you, there is a good chance it will come out working like ass if you dont know what you are doing.

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

You sure about that, it is actully not to difficult to change out the components. But you should take it to an a/c place to vac and chage so you get the right pressure in the system.

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

the only hard part is to find someone that will vac the system for free or cheap.

Nick

Re: AC system installation question (97 teg)
 

Well no it isnt all that hard to put the parts in but to put it in to a vacuum and charge it correctly takes the right tools and knowledge, plus if you install it and have leaks it can be a bitch to find them and seal them up, if you are located in Ohio I could probably help you out