 A/C recharge help please |
 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 - 7:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
Thanks for the advice guys, it is really appreciated! Still a great community here.
Replace the receiver drier, got it. I was not planning on doing this often, having said that, the Miata A/C doesn't blow cold anymore either but I was under the impression that the aforementioned A/C-in-a-can top off probably takes care of that, unless there is a leak. I'll look into DIY options for the sake of it but I think I might pony up for a pro on this one. Thanks again everyone. 
This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Jun 14, 2016 - 7:35 PM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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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 VavAlephVav here's my lengthy explanation that basically c... Jun 14, 2016 - 8:57 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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