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So I'm still on only one drive in my 91 164L, and in turning it over to Sutton Autotech (who are not on this forum, so it's not a plug unless you live near by) I did the right thing. Long story short, they caught a lot of mistakes I made, and the engine looks 200% better (not to mention I've now got new valve cover gaskets and all the other recommended ones.) However, the cause of the broken accessory belt that put me into this mess has been determined to be a seized compressor. So while hiding my embarrassment at my own horrible sloppy water pump exchange
(they don't like permatex and apparently old gasket removal tech has improved greatly) and, uh, timing woes (1 tooth, 2 teeth, but no red fish or bent valve!) I'm in a bit of a bind;
First the good news; I've ordered a new compressor from Alfissimo (who also gets credit for all the other parts) and its on the way soonish. Also did I mention they've done a wonderful job cleaning up the engine? no more chrome oxidation! :thumbup:
Now the bad; P/O seems to have used Freeze12 (Spelling?) to recharge the system at one point, the fittings are still all R12, and after looking at the expense of a new condensor and other assorted items I've opted to try a product called Red Tek R12a to recharge the system.
My questions are therefore two fold; first, since it's not installed yet, will Red Tek lead to an Alfpocalypse?
I know the very basics about the R12-R134a shift, but the R12 Substitution market is something I am unfamiliar with.
Second; since I'm opting to keep the system on that and not replace the other bits that would add quite a lot, Are there any considerations regarding the oil used in the compressor I should be aware of? :sailor:
First the good news; I've ordered a new compressor from Alfissimo (who also gets credit for all the other parts) and its on the way soonish. Also did I mention they've done a wonderful job cleaning up the engine? no more chrome oxidation! :thumbup:
Now the bad; P/O seems to have used Freeze12 (Spelling?) to recharge the system at one point, the fittings are still all R12, and after looking at the expense of a new condensor and other assorted items I've opted to try a product called Red Tek R12a to recharge the system.
My questions are therefore two fold; first, since it's not installed yet, will Red Tek lead to an Alfpocalypse?
Second; since I'm opting to keep the system on that and not replace the other bits that would add quite a lot, Are there any considerations regarding the oil used in the compressor I should be aware of? :sailor: