[DML] Re: AC went "POOF!"

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You blew a hose or a seal. The most likely thing is the discharge hose
that goes from the compressor to the condensor core. You will have to
go to an A/C shop and they will pressure test it to find the leak.
After repairing the leak (whatever it is) they should replace the
dryer/accumulater, the orifice tube, and the service valves. The oil
level should be measured and changed. The system should again be
pressure tested with a "sweep charge", evacuated to a hard vacuum for
at least 1/2 hour and then refilled with R-12. It should be tested for
performance and the low pressure switch adjusted. As you can see, this
is not for a "garage mechanic" as it is unlikely you would have the
proper tools. If you cannot get R-12 get another "Drop-In" replacement
like R-414a. Do not let the shop talk you into R-134.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Robert Moseley" <videobob@xxxx> wrote:
> I was driving my car to a local car show yesterday, 
> I hadn't driven it for about a week, 
>






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