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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1027770" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Pete,</p><p></p><p>Eddie is 100% correct. Some leaks can easily be spotted by the compressor oil that leaked out with the freon. Often times if you have a compressor seal leak, you will see a wet/oily stain on the underside of the hood just above the AC compressor (if the compressor is mounted high)</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>You also need the proper manifold gauges and a vacuum pump to evacuate the system to remove any air and moisture that leaked in after the freon leaked out. If you don't get that moisture out of the system it will turn to ice and clog the Orifice Tube, or H-Valve (depending upon which is used) </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Years ago, I had to replace the Evaporator core (the part in the HVAC box under the dash) on my wife's Dodge MiniVan. It involved nearly a day's work taking most of the dash apart to get it out and install the new Evaporator core. Then I took it to a shop to have the system evacuated and recharged with freon...I don't have the tools and equipment for that.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1027770, member: 52972"] Pete, Eddie is 100% correct. Some leaks can easily be spotted by the compressor oil that leaked out with the freon. Often times if you have a compressor seal leak, you will see a wet/oily stain on the underside of the hood just above the AC compressor (if the compressor is mounted high) You also need the proper manifold gauges and a vacuum pump to evacuate the system to remove any air and moisture that leaked in after the freon leaked out. If you don't get that moisture out of the system it will turn to ice and clog the Orifice Tube, or H-Valve (depending upon which is used) Years ago, I had to replace the Evaporator core (the part in the HVAC box under the dash) on my wife's Dodge MiniVan. It involved nearly a day's work taking most of the dash apart to get it out and install the new Evaporator core. Then I took it to a shop to have the system evacuated and recharged with freon...I don't have the tools and equipment for that. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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