Any one know anything about A/C?

[fahrvegnugen at cox.net (David Utley)]

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> From: John Gates <gatesj@mailblocks.com>
> Date: 2005/06/20 Mon AM 11:29:56 EDT
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 If 134a was corrosive by itself it seems like it would be 
> corrosive on all different types of vehicles.

The only thing I can quibble with directly is this.  I sent a note directly to you, I assume you did not get it...  The corrosion is indeed from moisture making its' way into the system.  As to whether it is the oil or the gas that it mixes with to make the corrosive, I dunno.  However, the possibility of moisture making its' way into the system by way of refill kits is a more than plausible scenario.  However, the frequency of it seems unlikely as I mentioned...  Also, I believe there are other vehicles that are having trouble, not just VW.  In the meantime I cannot find the link I keep mentioning...  :-(


Also, if R134 is okay, why do you think Canada does not allow it in their vehicles?  Also, why do you think we are the only country that -does- use it?

No flammage intended here either John...  :-)

David 

'83 GTI, Daily Driver...
'87 16V, parts car
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