Aircon regas on Old car

[Vin]

Not a bmw specific question but related to aircons in general. I have an old opel(92) model that needs an aircon regas. The one place that I went to said the new machine does not have the connecters for my car and wanted to charge like R2000 to convert it. I thought it sounded suspect and called auto aircon in endenvale they told me I pretty much need to change my condensor drier , compressor etc in order for my car to use the new gas. I assume there are still a lot of guys with older cars where the aircons still work. Is this conversion really necessary or is it simply a case of finding the right adapter/connector drain out the old gas and replace with new. Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Malone]

Took my '89 W124 Merc to MotoLek and they were able to help. The older gas is more expensive (approx. R600.) but no need to change the system.

 

[Waseem 333i]

contact Duane 0824409743 0118948218

He will have the knowledge you need and he can help. Based in boksburg

 

[Vin]

Thanks for the reply guys. I spoke to a few mobile guys that said they simply remove the old gas and have connectors to fit older cars and replace with new gas. Works fine without replacing components.

 

[zippy320]

The new gas does not work as well as the old gas ( I have experienced it , its not as cold) and I have heard is not that compatible with the old components . So in the long term it might damage parts , leak easier etc . This was also told to me by most scrap yard guys , repair shops and a Dealer . I went ahead and did it and they were correct , its not as cold . I dont know why.

Im still not sure what to do about the Aircon in my E30 , in order to fix it I might have to replace everything with new components . Cant get the old gas anywhere in Durban

Thanks for the reply guys. I spoke to a few mobile guys that said they simply remove the old gas and have connectors to fit older cars and replace with new gas. Works fine without replacing components.

 

[///Moose]

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