: Can I use a Chrysler V2 compressor with R134?

:
: Yes, BUT you must make sure the compressor has
: a Neoprene shaft seal, or it will leak.
: Neoprene shaft seals are available for this
: compressor from NAPA.
:
: If you are retrofitting A/C to your Dart, and
: are determined to use 134a, you will need to
: take steps to increase the efficiency of the
: system to make up for the loss of efficiency
: due to less-efficient R134A being used
: instead of more-efficient R12. First, select
: an RV2 compressor (10.5 cubic inch
: displacement) rather than a V2 (9.45 cubic
: inch displacement). Second, use a better
: condenser. A SuperFlow item from Vintage Air
: (www.vintageair.com) is an excellent bet and
: they don't cost a lot of money. Thirdly,
: consider using GHG-X7 Cooltop refrigerant,
: an R134a-compatible, nonflammable,
: fully-legal,
: available-to-the-do-it-yourselfer
: refrigerant, <A HREF="http://www.cooltop.com">www.cooltop.com</A> . Also note
: that all hoses and seals in the system must
: be R134a compatible, that is, barrier hoses,
: NOT the old nitrile type, and Neoprene seal
: rings, NOT the old nitrile type. Of course,
: you must make sure to use proper R134a-type
: oil.
:
: DS

: You can use "seasoned" R12 hoses with R134.

: Since your system is apart, do replace o-rings
: and
: gaskets.