AC Freon leak
#1
AC Freon leak
I have a freon leak that i cant find. I recharged my ac and in about 3 days it was gone. I went out and bought some uv leak detector. Charged my ac again and added the detector. Hasnt leaked yet as i can tell. I drove it about 20 miles and dont see any leaks. Im using a blacklight and still cant see any leaks. My car is a 1996 3.8 and was wondering if there where any common leaks in these cars or any info you guys might have.
#6
if it was the evap you should be able to smell it and might burn your eyes a bit when the ac is running from it leaking. try to look around the compresor and look for oil spots. if ya still cant find anything id take it to a good shop and have them check with a leak tester.
#7
Any decent shop can put in some dye and find the leak for you. It may cost $100 bucks or so, but it is better than throwing parts at it hoping you get the right one.
I didn't have very good luck with store bought dye years ago. I don't know if I just didn't have the right light or what, but I could not get it to flouresce. But the dye that my local shop uses lights up like a green monster with their light. Plan as day to see that my compressor is leaking like a sieve.
I didn't have very good luck with store bought dye years ago. I don't know if I just didn't have the right light or what, but I could not get it to flouresce. But the dye that my local shop uses lights up like a green monster with their light. Plan as day to see that my compressor is leaking like a sieve.
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Robby93
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09-21-2006 01:14 AM