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WyrTwister on Sat June 08, 2013 6:01 AM

Year: 1996
Make: Chevy
Model: Lumina
Engine Size: 3.1L
Refrigerant Type: 134a
Country of Origin: United States

As the topic says , I have a leak in the compressor , looks to be where the rear housing mates with the center section .

I first tried to use red dye to find the leak . No luck . I then tried yellow / green dye and bought the UV kit with the little pen lite flashlight and yellow plastic glasses . That worked .

I see kits with black o-rings and green o-rings . Is this an issue , either way ? I have read that green o-rings are better , for refrigeration / HVAC ? But I see black o-rings used in the 1990 cars ?

Debating whether to buy an o-ring kit and repair it or buy another compressor ?

If I buy a compressor , I see that I can choose from AC Delco , Delphi , Denso and several other brands . Any brands I should stay away from ?

I suspect this question has been asked before ? I apologies , but did not figure out how to word / do such a search ?

Thanks , :-)
Wyr
God bless

Edited: Sat June 08, 2013 at 6:05 AM by WyrTwister