H2

I have a slow R-12 leak. Before I put more R-12 in it, I wish to install new gaskets etc. Who sells good quality kits for this? I'm not looking for a kit. If I try to figure it out, I always leave something out.

To recapture old R-12 in the system, what do I need to do this? Or do I just take it to my neigborhood AC guy for purging?

Thanks,

Harvey

ROG100

Harvey,
I sell all the parts you may need for your A/C.
You need to find the leak before you do anything else.
Look for greasy spots around any of the fittings or inject some dye into the system so you can see where the leak is.
To purge the system take it to your local A/C guy as to recycle R12 needs special equipment.
He may be better equiped to find your leak.
How slow is your leak - one can per year? $25 per can V the cost of repair.
Most A/C systems leak.

H2

I don't know Rog how slow it leaks. It was cooling until I got it and it sat for 4 months while I waited for warmer weather and parts to give it the usual Tbelt, refresh job. I'll look for the greasy spots. Sounds like it may be a PITA job to me.

Harvey

Big Dave

Roger...do you also carry items to rebuild the compressor? Mine has a significant leak, probably a seal, but maybe just a bad hose.

ROG100

Dave,
Not into the rebuild kits for the compressors just yet.
I am working on an exchange set of hoses rebuilt with barrier hose at a fair price for those who do not want the hassle of taking there hoses to a hose shop.
Roger

69gaugeman

Do you want to take a chance on Imre's compressor? I can bring to Hell but time is running out

Bill Ball

I got compressor rebuild kits here. First kit in each case is the shaft seal kit. The second are all the other seals except the shaft.

ND 6E171 (MY89-)
http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=104
http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...OD&ProdID=1284

ND 10PA20C (MY90+)
http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=100
http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=394

They also carry the clutch bearings for both.
http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...S&Category=317

Also, this other vendor has inexpensive o-ring packs.
MY89-
http://www.ackits.com/merchant.mvc?S...ct_Code=CP3025
MY90+
http://www.ackits.com/merchant.mvc?S...ct_Code=CP3009

H2

Good info...my winter project. Rog, would your hose kit be R134 capable?

Harvey

BIMMERMIKE

I also have a slow leak R-12. I found the high pressure connection( passenger side) where is the low side connector. Looked everywhere

Imo000

I can’t remember where but I read or heard this somewhere not too long ago.
Most high mileage AC systems will leak if not used in a regular basis. This is due to the slightly worn compressor seal and a layer of oil that is present between the compressor shaft and the seal. Over time if the system is not used, the pressure will push out this microscopic layer of oil and the refrigerant will leak out. This is one of the reasons to get the AC cycle a little even in the winter. Most modern cars have the C come on when the defrost is on but on older cars like ours this does not happen.

I had a prime example of this with my old truck (’94 Dodge Ram 1500). It sat for about a year before it was put back into service and during this time the AC leaked out. I took it to an AC shop thinking it must have developed a hose leak or something similar in the system and sure enough they couldn’t find the leak. At this point it was re charged and it has been running daily with the AC on, for at least 8 hours a day, for the last 2 months.

You could simply have the same situation and just a top up might solve your problem.

ROG100

Harvey,
I will use what is called barrier hose which is used for R134a systems and compatible with R12 as well.
Roger