Hammered said:related Q: how hard is it to replace the container for the "freon" or whatever it is in a 97. I am sure if I knew what I was looking for that I could get one out of the Yards.
Flyfisher said:Just a note...when converting from R-12 to R-134a, the directions say to "discharge the R-12 system in accordance with environmental rules". Just my guess, but I'd bet most just vent it to the atmosphere...right? Is just venting OK for recharging with R-134a (not considering the ozone layer), or will just "venting" not clear the system and create problems later?
Reason I ask...I have an '89 XJ...last charged in about 2001...is low now (blowing cool, but not cold). It's time for a re-charge. What should I do about conversion to R-134a...do it myself and damn the ozone layer, or take it to a professional and pay the price?
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Ecomike said:Freon container?
97 has R-134a, not freon which was the Dupont tradmark name for R-12.
lawsoncl said:Wikipedia agrees that Freon was a trademark name for Dupont, but it wasn't exclusive to R12. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freon
lawsoncl said:Yeah, actually I remember my Dad bringing home a few leftover gallons of the freon degreaser when he worked at Goddard. It worked fantastic and even ripped the oils out of your skin. Evaporated really fast. Probably horrible for the enviroment.