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Date:         Wed, 8 May 2013 15:15:50 -0500
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down
Comments: To: Eric Ley <eric_ley@HOTMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <SNT133-ds13A5C14A36578717B54264FDBB0@phx.gbl>
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Eric, this thing got the full migillah. New seals, new expansion valve,filter, vacuum check, flush,oil, and R134a. I'm sure I have a tiny leak somewhere - just how to get at it without tearing it apart again - that's my goal.

John

On 5/8/2013 5:56 AM, Eric Ley wrote: > The use of sealant in A/C systems, There are two types of sealants used in > A/C systems one is a thinner (conditioner) which makes the seals expand > they > eventually dry out and leak twice as bad. The other type is a gel that > hardens in the presence of oxygen it will fill holes and cracks even in the > condenser or evaporator, did you do a 100% full vacuum on you're A/C system > to insure there is no oxygen in the system if your get in a accident and > the > system is exposed to oxygen it is scrap...... Your choice but if you take > the time to properly find the leak and repair you will save the most in the > end. > > Eric Ley > Garage Mechanic ELM > 2001 Demers Franklin, Qc > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "JRodgers" <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, May 08, 2013 6:19 AM > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Re: AC 134a refrigerant leak down > >> Good stuff to know about. When the system was overhauled - the system >> was upgraded from R-12 to R134a with a kit from Van-Cafe that had all >> tht newer type seals. The thing didn't leak a drop from months,, then it >> started slowly losing it's cool - so to speak. Then I tarted adding a >> can of 134a once in a while. But I would like to stop that - and was >> hoping the sealant would do the trick. Next time I add some I will use >> a type with sealant and dye. >> >> Thanks, >> >> John >> >> On 5/7/2013 9:23 PM, Tom Hargrave wrote: >>> Yep, that's why you replace the O-ring seals with less porous seals. >>> They >>> used to also replace the rubber hoses for the same reason until the AC >>> community "discovered" that once the old hoses were soaked with >>> refrigerant >>> oil they sealed themselves tight enough to hold R134a. But the front >>> compressor seal is never replaced & often they will leak enough R134a to >>> pass a can or more / month. >>> >>> Thanks, Tom Hargrave >>> www.stir-plate.com >>> www.towercooler.com >>> www.kegkits.com >>> www.grow-sun.com >>> >>> >> > . >


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