If I was in that situation (don't know how many miles away shop is), I'd throw my bicycle in the back of the F-100, ride that home. And later ride that back and pick up the F-100. And I'm 63.

Well - and you know this already - leak testing a condenser is way easier than such for an evaporator, just because of access. Yes, I think UV dye can help pinpoint a condenser leak or maybe an evaporator leak (test the condensate drain) if you have UV light and goggles; maybe an electronic sniffer ...

Jag987 wrote:yup, a little leak is normal. I try to tighten them if they are leaking a little.... They all leak some, and yes the cap is the primary seal. Make sure the cap has a rubber seal in it.

Good caps are important part of the system.

Mr. Bill - this is off topic, but I saw your signature line "Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson afterwards" -Vernon Law Well, Vernon Law rented a house a few up from my family in 1959 and 1960 on Gilmore Drive in Eastmont (an area east of the Pittsbur...

I charged the system with a 30lb tank so i relied on the pressure to know when it was full. The system take over 2lbs of r134a but the tank feels a good bit lighter and I think it may have been overcharged. Most experts on this site only recommend to charge by weight. If the system worked fine befo...

I'm not an AC expert, but have vehicles with R134a and one still with R-12. I only use the psi scale.

The relays I have all have number 334160 4386 and 12V stamped on them, but no
manufacturer name, and I couldn't Google any matches.

Someone I know bought used AC parts to add AC to his 1989 Mazda B2200 truck, and got hoses re-done and a brand-new compressor. But he's missing the AC relay on the evap box (and it's small harness). Can someone supply a factory part number for the factory/dealer AC relay, or is there a universal typ...

Vibration could be due to a loose compressor mount too. Yes, from your story yours needs to have the leak fixed (don't use ANY sealer), a new drier, then have the system evacuated, and the correct amount of refrigerant added. Yes, special equipment is needed. Otherwise you're just doing a band-aid. ...

bohica2xo wrote:I have seen a fresh "rebuild" from 4-squeezin's that needed 35 ft/lbs to break free....

We don't use rebuilts from "that brand" here !