Tim is dead on..............most likely o-ring........you can buy a can of dye at Wal-Mart to add to the system then see with a florescent light exactly where the problem is.......
Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75 Campmobile "for sale' Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:14 AM Subject: AC System Leak
> I have a leak somewhere in the AC system on my 88 GL. Loses the freon. > Not a 100 per cent loss, but it loses most of it. > > How does one locate a leak like this, and what is the best approach to > fix it. . I think I want to stick with the freon, but would consider a > possible change if I can do it myself. > > Any sage advie from the List??? > > Thanks, > > John Rodgers > 88 GL Driver in Birmingham, Alabama, home of High Heat and High Humidity > |
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