Lets Talk About A/C!!! I have a question

94 DropTop · Jan 12, 2009

if you think you have a leak. Just buy a can that has the freon and stop leak in it.

SRT Handz · Jan 12, 2009

I was throwing some terms into google and some people say that the stop leak messes up the A/C system from the inside.

any comments on this?

BigTang · Jan 12, 2009

if you continuously use the stop leak as a solution to a large problem you will lock up the compressor. if you use the stop leak recharge kit 1 time and only use 1/2 of that can you'll be ok.
If you break the seal on the unit you will need to replace the drier and the orifice tube(like a small filter) and take it somewhere so they can pull a vacuum and recharge it.
does the compressor seem to run a lot does it cycle on and off a lot?
if it was mine i'd buy the refill w/ the dye in it so you can find the leak and replace that hose/fitting, etc. AC stuff is extremely easy to work on but its just as easy to f-it up.

SRT Handz · Jan 12, 2009

Any Brands of These kits that are better than the others?

i went to the Auto Parts place and they had a bunch with gauges for like $30

i was thinking the best deal would be found at wal-mart....

BigTang · Jan 12, 2009

i've used the blue and white can from walmart w/ the small gauge on it w/ a blue hose. it was about $20. worked ok.

94 DropTop · Jan 12, 2009

just get one with a re-usable hose.

SRT Handz · Jan 12, 2009

If i buy one with the gauge can i use the gauge to test how much Freon i have in the car BEFORE I put more in?

justinschmidt1 · Jan 12, 2009

You need the gauge cause it needs to be at a certain PSI....

Try recharging it with a can before wasting time anywhere else.

duh09 · Jan 12, 2009

I tihnk the gauge tells you before you crack open the can, been awhile since i did it. I got mine from walmart

94 DropTop · Jan 12, 2009

It depends. As long as your ac is running when you plug the guage in it should give you a reading.

g36 monkey · Jan 12, 2009

Just did this a few days ago on my girlfriends truck. Extremely easy. We however just bought the part store brand cans, same amount for half the price, and I already had the hoses but they had those for sale as well. However, if you all are scared of store brands, thats your own deal ha

SRT Handz · Jan 13, 2009

Just got back from Wal-Mart, picked up the HUGE can of "Arctic Freeze" with gauge and what-not. $21....$9 cheaper than pep-boys.

gonna do this Wednesday, MAYBE tomorrow if i have time.

will up date once i am done sometime within the next 2 days.

SRT Handz · Jan 13, 2009

Just too Confirm, the "Low Side" of the air con in on the right upper corner of the engine bay towards the firewall correct?

duh09 · Jan 13, 2009

If you have time? Its seriously 5-10 mins top, depending on how long it takes you to get your hood up.

Go do it, do it now.

novi281gt · Jan 13, 2009

fuck a/c who needs it its a race car!!!! lol jk jk

GDTrumbo · Jan 13, 2009

Hehehehe... That's a simple job. I'm stayin' out of this one.

GT

SRT Handz · Jan 13, 2009

duh09 said:
If you have time? Its seriously 5-10 mins top, depending on how long it takes you to get your hood up.

Go do it, do it now.

once someone confirms which is the Low Side of the system then i will go outside and do it now.

Paul · Jan 13, 2009

Take pictures and write a how-to.

SRT Handz · Jan 13, 2009

well, i went outside to try and recharge the system but i am unsure how hard to push this snap connector onto the Low Side Pressure Fitting. I am guessing the pin inside the coupler on Charge can needs to push the ball down on the Low side pressure fitting am i correct?

i just dont wanna break the damn thing.