R12 Charge

[worldspan]

Anyone here have luck recharging their cruiser with R12? If so, who should i take it to?
I'd love to do it myself but have no idea where to start when it comes to AC issues.

Thanks

 

[mmw68]

Edwin might be able to do it, if not, I use know Cox automotive has R12 and can recharge it. Call Paul Cox - 512-385-3230

 

[green grass hopper]

sorry don't do ac charging. can replace the parts.

 

[worldspan]

I'll contact Cox Automotive

Thanks Mark and Edwin for the replies.

Edwin - I'm stopping by a little later in the day to pick some minor things off the 60....

 

[krookedpandas]

Champion has a R-12 machine, if I were there I'd do it for you but I'm back in Waco. You could still call them up and get a quote, if you want to pay dealer prices.

 

[meatloaf]

Worldspan,

Do you just need to add R12? Or, what is the problem with your a/c?

Not sure where to locally get R12 these days. If you can find some locally and the ask for your "license", let me know. I have my EPA and ASE certification cards that we can use. If I can find my gauges, I can probably help you add some.

also, Freeze12 might be another alternative to R12. I hear it does not work as good though...

One more thing, I will be in Laredo this weekend visiting family... I have a buddy who "brings" r12 cans back from Mexico. I'll check with him to see if he's got some and how much he wants per can...

Luis

 

[worldspan]

Worldspan,

Do you just need to add R12? Or, what is the problem with your a/c?


Luis

Meatloaf - I need to get my system checked out. I'm a novice mechanic to say the least and have basically learned everything i know about fixing cars from when i got my fj60 10 yrs ago(couldn't even change a starter now i can at least replace my intake manifold and properly desmog a 60)...anyways, i know NOTHING about AC systems and how to diagnose them. I'm probably in need of more than a charge but i wanted to get the rig assessed somewhere where they have r12, if and when i need it.

 

[wardfoto]

You can also buy the 134a conversion kits. That's what I did, got the freon and gauges and vacuum from autozone, and it's worked beautifully ever since. Just a thought.... plenty cold, though having to cool the interior of a 60 is a big task for it, especially in Dallas in the summer....