Jun 14, 2016 - 11:34 AM
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Hi guys. A while ago when I replaced the alt belt, I accidentally undid the a/c line underneath (stupid, but this is how we learn). I got a nice blast of refrigerant and I assume the whole system is now voided. Will I have to take this to a professional for a machine job or will a few cans of recharge stuff take care of it? Should I pressure check first to gauge?
Thanks in advance! This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 14, 2016 - 11:35 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Jun 14, 2016 - 8:57 PM
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here's my lengthy explanation that basically concludes what the other guys have already told you.
In the long run it's cheaper to take it to a shop, yet there are many who still don't do it right. http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showto...ir+conditioning Although If you are handy with these kinds of things you may be able to get a set of gauges and a vacuum pump from a pawn shop or borrow them from a friend. Good luck. This post has been edited by VavAlephVav: Jun 14, 2016 - 8:57 PM -------------------- Bust a Deal; Face the Wheel.
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SwissFerdi A/C recharge help please Jun 14, 2016 - 11:34 AM
richee3 Hope you didn't breathe any of it! Unfortu... Jun 14, 2016 - 11:44 AM
Box You can buy a gauge set, vacuum pump, and refriger... Jun 14, 2016 - 1:47 PM
Bitter By the time you buy all the stuff to DIY you'l... Jun 14, 2016 - 6:11 PM
Spider77 The drier should be replaced whenever the system i... Jun 14, 2016 - 6:38 PM
SwissFerdi Thanks for the advice guys, it is really appreciat... Jun 14, 2016 - 7:34 PM
SwissFerdi Wow, that is a healthy writeup! I think consid... Jun 14, 2016 - 10:02 PM
trdproven typically when you open up a system that's esp... Jun 22, 2016 - 6:09 PM
VavAlephVav Depending on what your local pawn shop may have yo... Jun 24, 2016 - 4:01 PM
SwissFerdi Thanks for the help guys. I'm a little intimid... Jun 25, 2016 - 4:40 AM
Bitter I did a DIY recharge when I replaced my condenser ... Jun 25, 2016 - 12:40 PM
VavAlephVav Yes, very good tip about heating up the 134 can to... Jun 26, 2016 - 8:49 PM
Bitter How about you stay a year at the job before you ji... Jun 26, 2016 - 10:53 PM
trdproven If you don't know how to read gauges when you ... Jun 27, 2016 - 4:48 PM
VavAlephVav And did anybody mention compressor oil?
They sell... Jun 27, 2016 - 5:37 PM
trdproven ya you can double-check the oil, but if you're... Jun 29, 2016 - 10:15 PM![]() ![]() |
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