993c4_Toronto

I couldn't find a thread on this - anyone know of a good place to get an AC recharge done in Toronto (south of the 401 ideally)

Thanks!

Sultan

I had mine done at G-Tek last summer, near Eglinton and Vic Park.

AM993

These guys fixed the leaking A/C on my 993 a few years ago, recommended by Henri @ REFINED MOTOSPORT:
JM AUTO ELECTRIC, 1885 Drew Rd, Mississauga (tel: 905-678-3474).
Very satisfied. No affiliation.

993c4_Toronto

Thanks Sultan and AM993 - I go to G-Tek for my repairs and they are great. I was thinking that I may find a lead on a place to could run to from work one day and I am at Dupont and Dundas.

AM993 - I don't know JM Auto Electric. Good to know,

Zookie

give EU Atowerks a call...

Christien

Zook, your response surprises me!

If it's R134A, just pick up a recharge kit at Canadian Tire. $50 gets you the valve and two cans of refrigerant, which should be more than enough. Plus, the refrigerant has dye, so it'll show you where any leaks are. I just did the 86 911 and Phil's 964 last weekend. Piece of cake.

Benny771

+1
You refill it is the way to go. Or spend $$$$$ for nothing.

993c4_Toronto

Christien,

I read the thread on DIY recharge but thought that it was beyond my skill level. Maybe not. Could I give you a shout to ask a few questions about how to do this project?

Christien

Sure, but the instructions are on the kit. I'd never done it before, but I just read the instructions and did what they tell you to. It's really simple. Hell, I did it in a shirt and tie! Makes changing oil look like rebuiding an engine. Here's what you're looking for:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brows....jsp?locale=en

Christien

Or remind me tomorrow night - I might be at the GTG Saturday and if so, I'll bring the guage.

Benny771

Wall-mart sells duracool, same idea. Ive been installing this stuff for approx 10 years now.
Unless you have a hole in the system, it works great.

Imo000

CT sells R134a? I thoguht they only sell that Red Tek $hit.

These bleded refregerants have some serious drawbacks. Mainly the way they carry the oil and how that portion of the blended gas tends to leak out first (smaller molecules), this causes the compressor to sieze up before the pressure goes down enough for the system to turn off. Might want to do a little research before using it again. You can use Poropane, it has pretty much the same characteristics as R12 and R123a.........with only one minor difference.

I only use 134a. Used to pick up a few cans every time I was in the states and had around 10 on stand by in the garage but last winter I bought a 20lb tank and proper gauges/manifolds for it. Yesterday used one of the last 3 cans I had, to change the compressor on my DD. After this, I'll start using the tank. The only thing I'm missing is a vacuum pump. Once I have that, I'll be set to do all the repairs just like a shop.

Christien

Yes, the CT kit is redtek - I didn't realize there was a difference between that and 134, but a quick google search explained. For $15 a can once a year, though, I don't think you can go wrong.

Imo000

Unless you are monitoring the pressrue all the time, the $hit can hit the fan really fast. The compressor can chew itself apart before the pressure dops low enough for the system to turn off and then all the metal shaving will be pushed all over the system.

I see you point but the problem with a slow leak is that it always gets bigger. One can this year, one and a half next year, then two and so on. If you have to fill, use 134a. They are also $15/cam in any US part store (used to be $7 till last eyar). Some kits come with a dye in the refregerant and a small UV light so you can trace the leak.