03-25-2017 | #1 |
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A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
I've got a 95ZR-1. I have some A/C related issues. Noted below are the facts:
- In the spring, the A/C system is not holding any refrigerant. - If I charge the system, the A/C system works fine and blows cold. - A charged system will hold the charge through the summer - Doing a pressure test (in the summer) yielded no leaks and no pressure loss Why is my system leaking its refrigerant during the winter? What should I do to eliminate this? Should I replace all the seals? If so, is there a kit available? From whom? Thanks in advance... |
03-25-2017 | #2 |
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Re: A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
I had a Ford that had the same problem. Seals dried out over winter. Refrigerant leaked out. Repaired under warranty. Dont have the car any more but i ran the AC every warmish day in the winter. I didnt have any issues after that.
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03-25-2017 | #3 |
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A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
Good thing you have R134.
Do a leak test and replace the "O" ring leaking. Should not have to replace dryer. Could be evaporator or condensor but likely "O" ring. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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Re: A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
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03-25-2017 | #5 |
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A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
I am aware of your leak test but do leak test when it is leaking in winter
You really have to find the leak one way or other......since summer is fine.... R134 is inexpensive.....just add a can. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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03-26-2017 | #6 |
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Re: A/C Refrigerant Leakage Issue
Most people don't realize this but besides the obvious leaks such as condenser evap lines and o rings , most times what people over look is the seal on the compressor shaft this mechanical seal can wear out over time starting out as a minuscule leak before getting bigger.
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Dynomite - I got you on doing the leak test in winter. Problem there is that I have the car stored in a CarBag until spring - but that's my problem to figure out. Anyone have a list of all the o-rings within the system that could be changed? |
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