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My turn to share some info on the Brickboard since I have just finished my part of the 134A conversion (vacume/charge to be done at the shop next Tuesday(. Special thanks to Steve, Dave, Michael, Abe & Rusty for their advise. Here are my comments and advise:

- your get a lot of hardware in the conversion kit for the money

- make sure you ask for the instructions a few times when ordering. Rusty (RPR was able to fax me 27 pages before I finsihed: thanks you). Basically the same instructions that you can get of the www but a bit more clear and detailed. I have them stored in a file (RightFax) and can email to anyone who wants them.

- the A134 conversion is not that hard. I'm not sure how to get to the measured torques using open ended wrenches; I went by feel.

- the toughest part of the job was replacing the compressor. Mine was a back breaking job since it was so low: below alt and P/S pump. The lines running to the compressor were tough to get off and on (seemed to be too much bending invoved. Perhaps mine were not original Volvo.

- be very carefull threading lines into the soft Al threads on the compressor. Go by hand as much as possible before using the wrenches

- the electrical connector for the new Seltec compressor was not the right size for the old line

- I had to file the hole in the compressor wire holder that bolts into one the the compressor mounts so it would fit

- the Seltec compressor did not have a drain so I was advised by Rusty (RPR) to turn upside down and rotate to get fluid out of the inlet/outlet. Ester oild was added to the receiver/dryer only per advise.

- I'd consider ordering all new houses if I did it again (hopefully I'll get by)

- I do not know why the kit did not come with new seals for the whole system:

hopefully not needed?

That's all I can think of for now. I'll let you know if anything goes wrong with the vacume/charge next Tuesday. I hope to have a cool 900 mile drive next weekend!

Regards

Greg

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