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by HC3
Sat Jul 08, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

Nylog: https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=nylog&rt=nc&LH_BIN=1 One can also use refrigeration oil on the O-rings. Yes, that is probably the most common method mentioned - no additional special goop needs to be obtained. Of course I need to investigate to find ou...
by HC3
Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:31 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

I called ACKits - they no longer sell Nylog. They sell BVA O-ring lube pn MT0941. I went to order on line and the shipping calculator came up with $100 in shipping so I backed out. I asked if they had BVA Auto 100 - they used to sell that but now don't. I sent an email to BVA to see where I can buy ...
by HC3
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:54 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

A more inclusive list of equipment/materials for a DIY vacuum and charge: What am I leaving out? What do I not need? Thanks. - vacuum pump - vacuum pump oil - virgin R143a supply tank - gauge set with hoses (what brand gauges?, I assume some brands are not considered good enough) - micron gauge - mi...
by HC3
Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:41 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

Re. Nylog....
For R134a and BVA 100 do I use Nylog Blue or Red?
Thanks.
by HC3
Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:40 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

I read about Nylog - I'll get some. I got the car back on the road today. I'm looking for a place to by more BVA 100 and a graduated cylinder. Here is the charge procedure provided... 1 - use virgin R134a from a large tank not the small cans 2 - refrigerant filled by weight using a scale 3 - record ...
by HC3
Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:44 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

Thank you very much for the reply and info. Your evacuation approach seems logical, I should be able incorporate into the suggested process. I'll post the suggested charge process later today. I'm having difficulty finding a place that has or uses a micron gauge. One place didn't know what it was. I...
by HC3
Thu Jul 06, 2017 8:11 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 89029

R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

Hello, I'm new to this forum. Car: 1989 Porsche 3.2L - all components are new or reman. except for the rear lid condenser which was professionally flushed. Background - I purchased a complete kit (compressor ( Denso filled with ND-OIL 6 mineral oil), hoses (with high/low switch), evaporator, additio...