Ok, thanks for answering my question about the oil Ken. I'm waiting on a compressor and once I receive it, I'll replace my compressor, condenser, and drop in new AC drier/dessicant.
I know that there is a leak somewhere in the system, but haven't seen dye anywhere looking with UV light and goggles. Also, as I mentioned before, the only place the sniffer was active was in front of the condenser. I asked earlier. Is that normal (to detect refrigerant outside the condenser)?
Now, the part of the AC system I haven't looked at is the evaporator, or its drain tubes, or its housing (only because, I've not been ready to take off my dash etc.). One mechanic I showed the car too agrees that the evaporator drains must empty above the transmission, which is why the drains are not visible looking under the car.
But even if the evaporator has a leak or drain tubes are clogged etc.I should still be able to recharge and pump refrigerant in the system right? That is to say, the manifold gauges should not be showing equal pressures on each side and also, after topping off the system with refrigerant. It should cool, right (even if short-lived)?
Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 6:24 PM
