The waiting is the hardest part.

[mmm]

Originally posted by scottb
If the PO did not replace the hoses, the reason you need an a/c recharge can be found by searching for "barrier hoses" here on the board. The old style a/c hoses were designed to leak...of course R12 was about $5 in those days. Also, if the a/c hasn't been used in awhile, you may have a leaky compressor seal. Look for a spray of oil and dirt on the inside of the decklid, just above the compressor. If you're not going to replace the hoses, you're probably better off converting to R134. If you're going to stick with R12, for the sake of the environment (not venting VERY pricey R12 into the atmosphere), replace the hoses.

Most of all, have fun!

Thanks! I'll look into it. David Loop (of Loop European) did the PPI and noted that he doesn't really "do" A/C, so I am still a bit in the dark there.

[scottb]

There are **LOTS** of threads here on the board about a/c issues. Most center on why Porsche a/c is so bad, and what people (including me) have done to improve it. Do a search for "barrier hose" and you'll come up with dozens of threads (if not more).

Also, there's a Tech Article on rebuilding the compressor if the seals on yours are shot.

Have fun!

[rrpjr]

Congratulations. The color looks better each time I see it.

Enjoy the anticipation.

[creaturecat]

mmm where are you? - after all that soul searching where is the car??was the colour that bad in person? did the car break down? how about that update!!

[azasadny]

Where are the pics?

[Tex3]

Pass time you say?........ How bout this combo beer/pelicanforum .......oh if its not too cold where your at dont forget BB-Q All kidding aside looks like a nice ride more pics we love pics, when you get it