1997 Ford Aerostar presser relief valve?

1997 FORD AEROSTAR
197,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRUCE MC
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I noticed oil leaking in between the clutch and compressor at the end of last summer. during the winter I noticed when the heat was on the ac clutch cycled rapidly presuming a leak possibly at the compressor, no pressure replaced both orfice tubes charge it, it outomatically leaks out what appears to be a pressure relief valve on the hose assembly that mounts to the back of the ac compressor.It does not get cold have to manually activate ac switch?Even though the compressor seems to work, could that be my problem, thanks
Apr 28, 2010 at 6:37 PM
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IMPALASS
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Hello –

Did you draw a vacuum on the system to verify no leaks?

When you charged it did you use AC gauges to check the low and high side of the compressor?
Apr 28, 2010 at 10:57 PM
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