R-12 Refridgerant

[Colin]

Third-gen's have R-12 refridgerant in 'em right? I'm wantin' to make a conversion to the R-134 stuff pretty quick, but I need to have the old stuff drained out. Just looking for a conformation on the R-12. Thanks.

[Phoenix]

You are suppose to have R-12 recovered by a shop because environmentalists believe it attacks the Ozone layer.

[3.4 slow to go]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Phoenix:
You are suppose to have R-12 recovered by a shop because environmentalists believe it attacks the Ozone layer.<hr></blockquote>

key word is "supposed" ;)

[Phoenix]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go:


key word is "supposed" ;) <hr></blockquote>

There is a chance that it could "leak" out before you do your change over. :rolleyes: :D

[David Blalock]

Better be careful, 'leaking' the R-12 is a Federal offense and carries one heck of a hefty fine. Even if the stuff doesn't mess with the ozone, the government thinks it does and will fine you for it either way. Good luck with the conversion.
David

[3.4 slow to go]

I never heard a word. What are you talking about? ;)

[unvc92camarors]

forgot where i heard this..i think thirdgen.org
but anyways..i heard its like 50k fine for like not recovering it. and its backed by a few people saying its true..course i couldnt see havin that big of a fine...but, who knows

[Colin]

For the record, none of mine's leaking, but I read in a Motor Trend issue that if you have an older car with the older refridgerant, you should make a conversion if you plan on keeping your car running. I'd never heard of the 'fine' thing before, but it's still good to know.

[86camarodriver]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by 3.4 slow to go:


key word is "supposed" ;) <hr></blockquote>

Yeah, mine ended up having a few pin hole leaks one day for some strange reason.LOL On a serious note, mine leaked a little for a while, one day "something" must have helped the rest out....

[ May 17, 2003: Message edited by: 86camarodriver ]</p>

[David Blalock]

If you plan on selling it to anyone who knows jack about the older cars you might want to convert it because the R-12 is a pain to get unless you have certification to buy it, and even then it's expensive unless you buy it in huge quantities.

David