Date:         Tue, 7 Jul 2020 16:55:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jack R <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      AC questions - 1984 Vanagon
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I have an 84 Westy.

 

Two+ years ago, I changed out all the AC lines, condenser, receiver/dryer,
valves, O-Rings, oil, and charged with 134a. (retained condenser, cooling
coil, and compressor).

 

The system worked wonderful, only needed to add a ½ pound of 134a last
summer to get ice-cold air again.

This spring, the system was working pretty well, but when I attempted to add
134a, it didn’t appear to take it.

Now, it isn’t cooling.

 

When I hooked up the gages, upon removing the cap on the high-site, I
noticed a leak from the Schrader valve.

The compressor clutch is engaging, and the compressor is turning, but the
system doesn’t seem to be holding 134a.

 

With system off… AC gages read

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rn9eJiHxPsAMaeuh7

 

With system on… AC gages read

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tK41CQu4DyeVZhow6

 

Thoughts?

 

Thanks!

 

Jack