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by Tim
Fri Aug 30, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Noise after AC service
Replies: 39
Views: 13427

Re: Noise after AC service

As an "old" Chevy guy, they should have stuck with the A6 it was a beast. Every car/truck I have ever had with the R4, I had issues with. My 1998 GMC service truck, with the HT6, it's been good to me, and will still freeze you out. :mrgreen: Hey Tim and John, yes I'm still breathing @72. ...
by Tim
Fri Aug 30, 2024 7:48 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
Topic: GPD Refrigerant & Oil Guide.
Replies: 0
Views: 679

GPD Refrigerant & Oil Guide.

In a recent catalog meeting, I learned that GPD has spent considerable time and effort on a refrigerant and oil guide. Like many others of the past, this guide is just a reference guide. Always refer to your under-the-hood sticker when available. The refrigerant capacity will be close to spec in mos...
by Tim
Wed Aug 21, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Noise after AC service
Replies: 39
Views: 13427

Re: Noise after AC service

All of our (New) R4 compressors are the scroll design.

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by Tim
Wed Aug 14, 2024 2:54 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Question for John or any of the other consultants
Replies: 4
Views: 2170

Re: Question for John or any of the other consultants

Compressor shop claims. Not a known issue, they have seen. Mainly seals and loss of oil cause some internal stuff, but nothing that hits home as a regular failure.

You're the special one Dave. :)
by Tim
Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Bad compressor clutch...need help finding a leak
Replies: 30
Views: 10175

Re: Bad compressor clutch...need help finding a leak

robertmk74 wrote: Tue Aug 13, 2024 9:24 am Tim, I am ordering from ACKITS.COM. Thanks for your time in helping me figure this out! It is very much appreciated!
I appreciate your support. Let me know if I need to update any of the items.
by Tim
Tue Aug 13, 2024 8:21 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Bad compressor clutch...need help finding a leak
Replies: 30
Views: 10175

Re: Bad compressor clutch...need help finding a leak

I hope you're not using my time just to Google shop.

43-MT0050
by Tim
Tue Aug 13, 2024 7:21 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Vacuum Pump Oil Diluted by Alcohol Flush ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2792

Re: Vacuum Pump Oil Diluted by Alcohol Flush ?

Yes, every 10 to 20 cycles, depending on repair type.
by Tim
Mon Aug 12, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Vacuum Pump Oil Diluted by Alcohol Flush ?
Replies: 6
Views: 2792

Re: Vacuum Pump Oil Diluted by Alcohol Flush ?

If you have enough residual flushing agents to ruin your vacuum pump oil, your concern should be the oil in the AC system and a better flushing technique to remove it before the vacuum stage of the repair.