Air Conditioning Fix

[skidster]

I have a 90 Bronco II that needs new R12...I had the AC fixed a few years ago then, it was working fine and then when I had a new engine put in they didn't save the R12...So I am without AC again...and now R12 is super expensive hard to find etc...

Any ideas what I should do? I hear that there is an R12 substitute that supposedly works in an R12 system...but I don't know anything about it.

I obviously don't want to spend big bucks to change everything..

Do you guys know ofe any shop in Seattle that is good with AC work?

Any info appreciated...thx

[b2binbad]

The only option you have is to go to an auto parts store and get new orifices (it a kit) and 134A freon, but if you don't have mainfold guages or the know how this could be challenging. If you know anybody that does refrigeration or HVAC you would use HOT SHOT freon without any orifice changes have them put it in at 80% of the amount of R12 used by the factory. Also try anyone you know that does auto body or auto repair as they can help also.
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[DBrown]

I know you want your a/c to work again but you can convert to and on board air system......your cheapest way out is to do the 134 conversion. just make sure they vacume your system and then get the conversion kit off the shelf at autozone or wal-mart and fallow the instructions....good luck!

[Phillippi]

I used the cheapo conversion like 4 years ago and I havent even recharged my system and it still blows cold. So I figure that I got more then my moneys worth. My next ac will be no top!

[eisle89]

Are you using clamps on the girdle joints ?? I always had to because of Ford's bad design there

[tekatlarge]

To all users of Freon 12. Do not despair cause you can use a product called freeze 12. It is cheep and redially available. If ya want more info just do a google on freeze 12.

[cokoliso]

Freeze 12 worked for me in my Bronco II...