I'm afraid MVAC isn't newbie-friendly stuff. I'd recommend you hand this over to a pro. Vacuum is only one part of the leak test. The other is, you guess it, check how well it holds pressure. Again, this is pro stuff. Everyone starts somewhere and I'm knee deep in this, plus I don't give up easily....

Hi Al9, Thanks for your input. System should be leak-free since I left it in vacuum for 24 hours and there was no changes to gauges (-29, 0), right? I haven't seen any videos or heard of charging the HIGH side of the system, so that's new to me. I'm willing to try something new... So, to be clear......

Hey JohnHere, The gauge set is a loaner from AutoZone. I have no reason (?) to think it's not functioning correctly but I suppose that's a possibility. It's definitely "working" but "working properly" could be another thing. It's hooked up correctly per every (countless) videos I...

Thanks for your note- Yes the TXV bulb is positioned just like the original, under the metal clip and wrapped in new insulation which was provided in the box by Denso, so that should be good. I've been following recharge instruction videos from youtube, specifically ChrisFix channel, if that helps e...

Hi forum friends, New user and my first post. Thanks in advance for your help on this project... 93 Toyota Pickup 2WD 22RE engine. It was converted to R-134A maybe 10 years ago and has worked well ever since, until recently when the AC belt started squealing and smoking, so I pulled over and cut it ...