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Old 04-18-2003, 03:05 PM
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I'm not an AC guru, but have been told that if you mix the 2 (R12 & R134) the different oils will gel and stop up the system.

You should still be able to get the R12 installed by a lic. AC guy, or you can update the whole system to the R134 , They sell a kit for about $30.00 that contains all the parts needed and the oil and R134 refrigerant.
I did this to my 92, and it has been fine (other than the slow leak in one of the hoses ).
I did remove the compressor and drain out the old oil before getting a vacumne pulled on the stystem, then just added the supplied contents, and it's cooling fine.
Hope this helps,
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