I'm considering a 91 Accord wagon which is in good shape except the A/C is leaking (don't know specifics) and supposedly needs to be converted to CFC-free.

It might still be a good car but it's HOT now in Texas and we really need the A/C in good shape. I've noticed that the Honda A/C doesn't do so well here, I guess it's just overloaded.

Does anyone have experience with this who could give me an idea of what would have to be replaced and how much it would cost? As far as I know the compressor is OK, but how much more would that be if it wasn't?

Thanks!

 

The conversion to R134a is relatively inexpensive, what will cost you is having the leak repaired. Generally A/C shops will run a dye that can be seen through special goggles under UV light to find the leak and go from there. The leak is most likely caused by bad O-rings, or if the car was in a wreck and a line is damaged, etc.

Conversion kits from Checkers/Schucks/Kragen run around 45-50 dollars for the DIYer. A leak find kit from same place is a little more expensive, I think. A good A/C shop should be able to give you an estimate for repairs.