Kim, I just had #385 recharged with R-12 after replacing my compressor, it
cost me about $150.00 Service $60.00 , 2pounds R-12 $88.00 ,1 ounce oil
$3.00. I was happy to pay that in this heat. Not much of air comes out, but
it helps.
Mark
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of K M
> Sent: Sunday, August 02, 1998 11:43 AM
> To: bricklin@autox.team.net
> Subject: Has anyone done the epa test - plus seat belt question?
>
>
> Since #618 needs to have a little freon added and I hate to waste money
> (gobs of money, I've heard) paying a shop plus the inconvenience, I
> researched the subject a bit and found that a person can study and pass
> the epa test online for about 20.00 (it's supposed to be an easy test,
> like a driving test). After that, one can buy the small containers of
> r-12. Has anyone done that and does anyone know what NAPA prices are for
> the freon?
>
> I am in the middle of doing the carpet and I am re-installing the seat
> belts. I am having a problem with both of the seat belt bolts that
> attach the end of the belt to the side of the car body. It acts like
> the large nuts that are behind the valances are stripped but I find that
> hard to believe. These star bolts removed a little funny as I recall;
> now I am wondering whether the thickness of the carpet is keeping the
> bolts from starting or whether there is something elso going on that I
> should be aware of. By the way, putting carpets in is definitely a
> chore and not for the faint of heart. I may write a narrative of my
> travails for the mag. Kim.
>
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