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AC compressor clutch
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<blockquote data-quote="EddieS&#039;04" data-source="post: 1027769" data-attributes="member: 61136"><p>I have never ruined a compressor by jumping out, using freon with oil and dye. Found the leak evacuated and repaired. Evacuate, watch the vaccum gauge and recharge. I also have an electronic leak detector, vaccum pump and R12/22 gauges and R134a gauges</p><p></p><p>Seems everyone is afraid of AC repair nowdays. One thing I wont do is buy modern rebuilt compressors. 70% dont work or fail soon. Leak stops are useless.</p><p></p><p>Worked in a auto HVAC garage when I was 16. Self educated since. Not certified but competent.</p><p></p><p>Most modern compressor failures is the clutch, or internal lack of lube. Usually held up in the drier. 4oz of oil will make a hell of a mess leaking on the high or low side. My experiance of most leaks nowdays, is the o-rings or the rubber hose permeates. Open a system always replace the drier add oil, inspect or replace the orfice.</p><p></p><p>It is not scary.....LOL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EddieS'04, post: 1027769, member: 61136"] I have never ruined a compressor by jumping out, using freon with oil and dye. Found the leak evacuated and repaired. Evacuate, watch the vaccum gauge and recharge. I also have an electronic leak detector, vaccum pump and R12/22 gauges and R134a gauges Seems everyone is afraid of AC repair nowdays. One thing I wont do is buy modern rebuilt compressors. 70% dont work or fail soon. Leak stops are useless. Worked in a auto HVAC garage when I was 16. Self educated since. Not certified but competent. Most modern compressor failures is the clutch, or internal lack of lube. Usually held up in the drier. 4oz of oil will make a hell of a mess leaking on the high or low side. My experiance of most leaks nowdays, is the o-rings or the rubber hose permeates. Open a system always replace the drier add oil, inspect or replace the orfice. It is not scary.....LOL [/QUOTE]
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