AC questions...

[dsblack]

I am converting my truck over to 134a, Had a leak and it is now repaired. So, How do I connect the vac pump...http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92475

to the AC system to pump it out?

 

[sle2115]

I use my r134 manifold. It hooks to the center fill line of the manifold, just like R12/R22.

Buy this as well - http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=92649 I have the exact pump you posted, but have a pretty expensive set of gauges, these should be fine though.

 

[dsblack]

almost bought that. But was hoping that there was another way. Guess it is still a lot cheaper than the local shop.

I will go back tomorrow, and be cool for vacation just a week away....

thanks
Doug

 

[sle2115]

Well, if you were closer, you could use mine, but shipping alone would be more than that unit!

 

[dsblack]

Thanks.
I am sure it is not a bad thing to have. I have never needed one. But with 2 cars with dead AC, (soon 1) and another running 134, and HF about a 20 min drive, I will get one.

thanks for the help.
Doug

 

[Mr_Roboto]

There are adaptors to attach the R12 gauge set to the R134a fittings.

Last time I used mine I set them on the front bumper of my Mustang II and drove away later. Now I only have one :-(

 

[dsblack]

Thanks,
But I do not have a r-12 set either.
Sounds pretty simple to do. Any thing I should watch out for?

 

[sle2115]

Thanks,
But I do not have a r-12 set either.
Sounds pretty simple to do. Any thing I should watch out for?

Leaks!

 

[shorthair]

dsblack mac's quoted me $160 to vacumn down & recharge they've always done a good job for me & they're close to you.

 

[dsblack]

mac's just quoted me $235 to do this. for a little less than $100 I got the stuff now. Just got to learn to use it....