AC Leak
#1
AC Leak
Is there a known spot these things develop leaks in the AC system at? I have 2000 Camaro v6 with about 104K miles on it and the AC doesnt blow cold. If I toss one of those recharge cans on it, it will be cold but then over night it leaks out.
I tried one of those UV charge cans but couldnt see anywhere it may have been leaking. I looked around the hoses, as much as I could around the compressor and then I went under and looked around the condenser but didnt see anything.
I tried one of those UV charge cans but couldnt see anywhere it may have been leaking. I looked around the hoses, as much as I could around the compressor and then I went under and looked around the condenser but didnt see anything.
#2
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,465
You are using the black light in a Dark area? Most common issue is the front seal in the compressor but it can be anywhere. You should see dye on the underside of the hood because the clutch slings it.
I have not reseal one of these newer compressors. Based on the GM manual there is a lot of special tools needed to replace the front seal, most guys just buy the knock off China compressor off ebay.
If anyone knows a DYI process for replacing the front seal that will not cost a bunch of money in tools please post it."yes I am talking to you Camaro 69 "
I have not reseal one of these newer compressors. Based on the GM manual there is a lot of special tools needed to replace the front seal, most guys just buy the knock off China compressor off ebay.
If anyone knows a DYI process for replacing the front seal that will not cost a bunch of money in tools please post it."yes I am talking to you Camaro 69 "
Last edited by Gorn; 07-13-2013 at 05:47 AM.
#4
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,465
I know with the old compressors I could swap out the seals in about 10 minutes but the dealership had all the right tools and back in those days most of the compressors could be serviced right on the car. Also back then freon was $1.50 a lbs so trying a new seal did not cost much.
To the OP: You really want to be sure where the leak is coming from before you try any repair. If you are 100% sure there is no external leaks then you should take it to a shop that has a sniffer. You could be leaking in the evaporator in the dash unit.
Best deal on compressors I have found is on Ebay, Compressor/oil/dryer/ o-rings for $205
57971 New AC A C 1995 1996 Chevy Camaro Pontiac Firebird V6 3 8 Compressor Kit | eBay
#5
Yeah, the $160 and lower I found was just the compressor. That's ^ not a bad deal for the extra stuff it comes with.
I like that vendor's name too. There's a "frigid" joke in there somewhere, just can't quite get a handle on it! lol
I like that vendor's name too. There's a "frigid" joke in there somewhere, just can't quite get a handle on it! lol
#7
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Eastern PA,
Posts: 10,465
To bad the most common issues is the most expensive. Did you try looking for the UV stuff at night with no other lights on besides the black one? I have never been a big fan of the dye, I like the sniffers a lot better.
If it the compressor seal the dye will not be on the compressor it will be slung on the inner fender and the underside of the hood
If it the compressor seal the dye will not be on the compressor it will be slung on the inner fender and the underside of the hood
Last edited by Gorn; 07-13-2013 at 05:49 AM.
#8
To bad the most common issues is the most expensive. Did you try looking for the UV stuff at night with no other lights on besides the black one? I have never been a big fan of the dye, I like the sniffers a lot better.
If it the compressor seal the dye will not be on the compressor it will be slung on the inner fender and the underside of the hood
If it the compressor seal the dye will not be on the compressor it will be slung on the inner fender and the underside of the hood
I may just buy one more can to run through it and see what happens.
#9
Ok so I ran another can through today. And went outside a few mins ago while its dark and hit around with the black light. It doesnt show up on a pic, but I highlighted with photoshop the area on the AC compressor it had a uniform coverage all the way around.
So I'm assuming its the compressor being the issue?
So I'm assuming its the compressor being the issue?