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Old 05-20-2009, 05:22 AM
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Re: Top 5 worst "repairs"- add your favorites!

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Originally Posted by Hondasucks View Post
R134a conversions work when they are DONE PROPERLY, meaning replacing the O-rings and receiver-dryer, and gettting the R-12 oil out of the compressor, if it is the type that has an oil reservoir in it. I've converted 4 or 5 of my cars over, and I have yet to have any problems.
Both of my cars have been running R-134A (the teal for several years) without issue. The air these things put out is so cold it becomes uncomfortable on my hands. Maybe the #1 "worst repair" should be:

ANYTHING BADLY DONE.

Flushes of any description would be on my list of automotive services nobody needs.

dcb
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