CJHVN said:
I'm going to toss Advance Auto Parts $40 for an a/c metal/rubber seal kit and a "do-it-yourself" R-134a recharge kit. If it works, I'm styling...if not, I'll try to make it through the summer and attempt the fix during the winter.
I'll post here again and let you know how the "quick fix" method works for me....
Please do let me know, and also, please let me know what brand you use.
I need to find/fix/recharge my converted R134a A/C on my '92 XJ.
It was converted 3 years ago, but now blows hot air.
I checked hoses but cannot find anything obvious.
I suspect a slow leak, as I have not used it over the winter, and I live in a dry climate (11% humidity, on average).
Does using it over the winter help? Opinions?
My mechanic wants to charge $80 for debugging and recharging. Yikes!
I was at the parts store today, and saw several different brands of DIY cans that claim to do similar things.
If I can't do it myself, I can't afford to do it, which would suck, since it's very hot here currently (average temp ~96*).
My wife and I are melting.
1. Have others done this DIY route?
2. If so, then what brands have people used, and what experiences, good/bad?
Thanks for all your help.