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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: blairwag on September 04, 2003, 20:36:57

Title: Frigiking A/C conversion to R134?
Post by: blairwag on September 04, 2003, 20:36:57

Is it possible - within reasonable cost?  My '71 280 SL's old A/C is dead - likey the system is totally empty. Not sure if it's worth the conversion costs. Anyonehave any input to offer?

I understand there were 2 different makes of teh A/C offering forthe SL's.  What model A/C do you have?   do you have A/C?

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Title: Re: Frigiking A/C conversion to R134?
Post by: George Davis on September 05, 2003, 15:40:31

William,  I have no experience with Pagoda a/c systems, but the general recommendations I've gotten are to stick with R-12 if the system only needs a refill or minor repair, but to convert to R-134a if major repair is needed.  Cost to replace compressor and convert to R-134a in a 1973 Chevy truck was $750.

George Davis
'69 280 SL Euro manual