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 May 21 2007, 01:59 PM
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Zero brand loyalty  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 645 Joined: 22-January 04 From: Merryland Member No.: 145  |
I see those DIY AC recharge cans at PepAdvancedZone all the time and wonder if anybody has used them. The AC in my '01 Camaro blows cooler-than-the-engine-bay air. Hope it's not something stupid like the compressor and just a recharge does the trick. I took the AC out of my SE-R so it would be nice to have something with working AC! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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May 21 2007, 03:17 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,957 Joined: 21-April 04 From: Utah Member No.: 317 |
Yeah I've done a number of vehicles. I'm not an expert, but a guy I used to work with was and he gave me a lot of tips.
You don't need to add oil if the system has never been opened up and drained. I think it's hard to get too much freon in if you are using the correct procedure; usually the problem is not being able to get enough in. Just follow the instructions that come with the manifold kit. Hold the can inverted and as high as possible, and swirl the fluid to help it absorb heat. you can even blow on the can with a hair dryer to help get as much as possible out of the can. Get all you can in with the system off, then add some more with the motor runing and the A/C on. |
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patred Anybody recharged their AC May 21 2007, 01:59 PM
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rpoz-29 I've been told it takes less 134 to charge a s... Jun 1 2007, 10:59 AM patred Well it looks like I have a leak somewhere. I tri... Jun 1 2007, 11:03 AM CamaroFS34 QUOTE (patred @ Jun 1 2007, 07:03 AM) I t... Jun 1 2007, 08:35 PM |
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