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Subject: Re: If you've done an R134a freon conversion, please describe what was involved. Author: ejonesie22 : member since March, 2004 : 1418 posts Posted on: 2004-08-03 08:19:03

Here are the pictures of the new compressor:

From the top, you can see the new line I had made at NAPA of all places. $30.00 is not bad.



From the bottom, you can see the new engine bracket that came with the kit, easy to switch out. Just be warned, the adjustment bracket is too long and butts up against the engine, easy enough, just don't put in bolts until you put belt over pully. Two-handed trick but no big deal.



New drier bottle, and I added the Bavauto lower temp fan switches when I did the cooling system. IMHO you should always at least go over the cooling system before bringing the AC back online after any extended period and before going to R134. It developes higher temps and, moreover, higher presures.



One last shot of the new line, it was a little bigger than stock, so I tied it down to the air filter mount.



Nice and cold now. One last thing, draw a vac down for at least 2 hours in humid climates. I had water first go around after pumping down for 45 minutes. And be careful how much oil you add.

• If you've done an R134a freon conversion, please describe what was involved. (nt) - DavidC 2004-07-31 00:19:20 (637 views)
  • Re: If you've done an R134a freon conversion, please describe what was involved. (pic) (url) - ejonesie22 2004-08-03 08:19:03 (2703 views)
    • Hey what is that big blue thing dangling below the compressor? - kff 2004-08-03 23:31:52 (573 views)
      • Dinan Sway Bar (pic) - ejonesie22 2004-08-05 08:32:52 (892 views)
  • Depends on what you need and why you want to convert ... - johnhstein, 85-M6CSi, 85 745i & 84 633CSi 2004-07-31 14:22:04 (656 views)
  • Lone rider is correct, I did it for $40!!! - cn 2004-07-31 14:16:08 (677 views)
  • Re: If you've done an R134a freon conversion, please describe what was involved. - ejonesie22 2004-07-31 11:41:35 (762 views)
    • Sounds like you did a good job. Please post those pics you mentioned. (nt) - DavidC 2004-07-31 12:32:02 (521 views)
      • Re: Sounds like you did a good job. Please post those pics you mentioned. - ejonesie22 2004-08-01 22:07:35 (580 views)
  • cnn did it and he has no complaints (url) - LoneRider 2004-07-31 01:47:32 (685 views)