Or can you just use one from Napa?

Lamborghini used Sanden AC compressors, not expensive, just buy a new one at NAPA.

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RaymondQV
Countach QV Ex-Mimran #GLA12997, Urraco P300 #20530 sold in August 2008, Jalpa #FLA12203 sold in May 2006
www.countach.ch
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When Frank Sinatra got his Miura S in 1970, he said: “If you wanna be someone, buy Ferrari - If you are someone, you own a Lamborghini”.

Raymond,

does that hold for Urracos as well? I don't see a make and number on mine ... Would it be a cost effective alternative to consider when converting to a modern refrigerant?

Thanks!! What's the Countach (and the house) news? :-)

Bryan
'74 P250S S/N 15622
Indianapolis Indiana USA
blissinindy@yahoo.com

Bryan, if you old compressor is working well, to convert to 134(WHICH I WOULD NOT EVEN CONSIDER DOING), all you have to do is change the oil, flush the system, and install a new the rec/dryer. If you are doing that I would also change all the hoses, as the old hose most likely needs changing anyway.
Chadbourn Bolles
803 798 3044

Hi Chad!!

Thanks - somehow I missed your reply until today, sorry!!

Maybe we should start a new thread for R134 conversions ... :-)

Anyway, I've heard quite a few different opinions about being able to flush the old system well, how seals hold up w/ the new refrigerant etc. Bottom line not too positive although I know a lot of folks have done it ... Not to the point where I need A/C yet (this summer), but was gathering info for what was involved ... Hadn't heard mention of a new dryer ...

Why not convert? I've actually had trouble finding folks who deal w/ the old refrigerant believe it or not ... Surprised me!! Maybe I haven't looked hard enough yet.

Thanks!!

Bryan
'74 P250S S/N 15622
Indianapolis Indiana USA
blissinindy@yahoo.com

Bryan, how many cans of 12 would you like?
Converting your car to 134, and the a/c that you have will be much less than you had with 12. That is unless you plan to reman the entire a/c system in your car.
Chadbourn Bolles
803 798 3044

Thanks Chad!!!

I'll take you up on the R-12, but not until Spring. A few other things to do on the car first - working on brake components now, then valve adjust, tune and some minor electrics :-)

Bryan

I agree with Chad. Converting over can be tricky and will require charging the system more often. Most of the problems with R-134 are "leak-based" due to it's smaller molecular composition. In addition, R-134 conversions tend to be less efficient than R-12, especially in stop and go traffic. It can be done however.

The main reason that R-12 is difficult to find is relates back to the EPA's 1995 ban on its production.

But hey, I am quite sure that Raymond will give another extremely thought provoking response and say "just use Napa"... Of course he won't supply a part number... but hey, "it's in the parts manual" !

Consider this your warning. We do not allow bashing, especially one of the moderator. We appreciate your input but if you are going to be bashing Raymond and others in every thread I will show you the door.

The Jalpa uses a Sanden 508 compressor. Very common. I know the street rod folks use them all the time. Here is a place where you can get about 10 different varieties (polished and painted to just normal cast finish):

http://www.streetrodstuff.com/Products/1345/

I believe that Chad sells them also.

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Mike
Jalpa #12071

Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines -- Enzo Ferrari