Recent content by gc54

easy conversion If anyone else is in the same situation, the stock AC compressor on 1.8l engine was fine after straightforward conversion to 134A. Car cools well, so off to its slow death in S. Arizona soon.

All, I'm contemplating taking my ancient 141K Protege DX back to Tucson AZ. Problem: AC not cooling. I'll diagnose the problem to ensure not compressor, but has anyone had recent experience converting their 90's era Mazda from R12 to modern R134a? My vehicle has other issues so I don't want to...

1992 Protege DX original owner, never garaged in NC and carport only in AZ. 141.5K miles @ 2/19. Engine still strong and 30 mi/gal around town, from 32 new. Radio died in Tucson heat when car was 5 yrs old @ 50K miles. Have replaced exhaust extension a few times, rusting out because of short...