A/C Leak

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Scuba Steve, May 29, 2007.

  1. Scuba Steve
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    Did a search and didn't find what I was looking for...i guess

    Anyways, A/C is leaking. I recharged the system last week due to no cold air. It worked fine when I tested it. A couple days later it's hot air again.

    I noticed on the hard line (elbow) about one inch away from the condenser was very wet.

    thoughts? I don't know anything about A/C systems so I'm learning. Can I just replace that line and then recharge the system?
     
  2. AWDimprezaL
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    purchase a new o-ring from where it looks to be leaking, auto parts stores should have generic A/C o rings available.
     
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    any special tools needed? tell me more.....:biggrin:
     
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    one bolt, i think 12mm, dont breath!
     
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    lol look for oily spots on the lines good sign of a leak
     
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    get the proper o-rings.. swing by my shop.. I have a kit with the rpoper o-rings for ac systems...

    could be wet from condensation...
     
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    thanks guys....I would've taken a deep deep breath.

    Nate, what time are you open until on Thursday?
     
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    hey dave....i have the same problem...i recharged , and worked for only 2 day ....so when i shutted my car, i can hear the leak, but just dont know where....so u might be able to help me out after ur A/c is fixed..