renix ac, where do i refill it?

It should never need a recharge. It must have leaked. You need to make sure it isnt leaking before you put some really expensive refrigerant in it.

You are stuck paying for a shop to convert it and fix it unless you want to do some learning and buy some things and fix it yourself. You cant buy R12 and fill it yourself. You can buy conversion fittings and cans of r 134 to fill it yourself. You can buy a cheap r134 vacuum at harbor freight to dry out and evacuate the system if you have a decent home air compressor to run it. If there is a leak at least you leaked cheaper R134 and not R12.

KH
 
ok how do i check my AC for leaks and make sure it works like it suppose to? when i got the XJ ac was not cold to begin with, when i turn the lever to AC settings i hear the compressor turn on
 
If the compressor turns on, that’s good. I’d get the stuff with lubricant and leak seal, especially if yours leaks slow, which it sounds like it does. And that’s why it is a good idea to do the conversion because they have some real good stuff for the 134 systems. :)



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Unsure how much it is, but there is a retro fit kit we sell at AutoZone. I think it’s somewhere around 30 bucks. It’s not real involved and the kit’s affordable. I can check today on the price.

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Skwerly said:
Unsure how much it is, but there is a retro fit kit we sell at AutoZone. I think it’s somewhere around 30 bucks. It’s not real involved and the kit’s affordable. I can check today on the price.

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i also heard that conversions will only last a year or so b4 compressor and the seals will need replacing

is this tru?
 
MUKAK714 said:
i also heard that conversions will only last a year or so b4 compressor and the seals will need replacing

is this tru?
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a proper kit will come with all the fittings and seals that need replacing, plus a bottle of the correct oil the compressor will need after the conversion. i would buy a kit then take your keep to an AC shop and have them properly evac the system and put it on a vacuum pump, check it for leaks, etc. If you don't know what you're doing the AC system can hurt you and is also pretty easy to damage requiring you to replace the valves and filter/drier among other things.

call around, find the best price on a complete kit that comes with seals and oil, and take it to a shop. usually what I do is ask the guys at the parts stores where a good shop to take it to is, they sell the parts to the shops so they usually have an idea of who is crooked or not... at least I do in my area where I managed a NAPA store for 8 years.
 
Yeah, don't get a conversion kit, if you ever plan on getting it repaired. All the kits and what not have R134 with leak sealer in it. Leak sealer is bad. It clogs smaller passages, and when you finally decide to fix it properly, the shop will have to replace the compressor, condenser, evaporator core, suction and discharge lines, any seals not included with the parts, and the orifice tube. Major repair bill there. As a parts peddler, thought I'd give my $.02.
 
Slimdude85 said:
Yeah, don't get a conversion kit, if you ever plan on getting it repaired. All the kits and what not have R134 with leak sealer in it. Leak sealer is bad. It clogs smaller passages, and when you finally decide to fix it properly, the shop will have to replace the compressor, condenser, evaporator core, suction and discharge lines, any seals not included with the parts, and the orifice tube. Major repair bill there. As a parts peddler, thought I'd give my $.02.
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most of the kits I've sold through NAPA don't come with freon, only the compressor oil and the seals that need to be replaced.

the reason I said have a shop do the retrofit using your parts is the system needs to be put under vacuum to draw the air out of the lines, if the system is left open to the air too long moist air will get in and ruin the filter drier.
 
Before I say what I am going to say I do not advise doing this for the novice or in experienced person! In the past I have used propane for the freon in place of R12 solely for leak detection. It does work as a refrigerant and I learned this from a hillbilly friend I had. I no longer do this because we would do it on old semi trucks that had plenty of room (space) between you and the engine compartment.Keep in mind that propane is very dry gas so oil should be added. However, I have purchased R12 in Arizona up to 1 year ago, since I no longer need R12 in any vehicle I do not know if it is still available. T.J. would be your next bet but you'll have to drive and say that it is your own supply that you have kept for your vehicle if discovered! Again I do not do this any longer nor recommend it and post it only for stupid things we did when I was young!
 
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i used to use air duster to recharge a/c, then i realized i was just huffing too much of it.
 
they'll fill it in mexico, no EPA regulations down there. *BUT* be wary ive heard of people getting ripped off and fiulled with propane which is extremely dangerous since it's flammable.
 
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