I sort of remember GM had a problem eating compressors due to the route the lines were run. It seems (if I can remember) that the suction line cause liquid to enter the compressor and ate the valves. You might try to contact GMTech as he should have more info on this. Yes, this is claimed as the ca...

Are you sure that your connections are actually pushing down enough to open the schraeder valves? Is there a difference if you push down on them?

Does it matter 'where' in the line (between the compressor and condenser) the high side port actually sits or can it be anywhere in between those components. Given that accessibility is a good thing... Same with the Low side...does it have to be close to the compressor in the #10 line or would it s...

Did the refrigerant can blow up and kill you? Maim you? Are there any strange, bad noises now, or funny pressures?

If "NO" to all, then my guess is: OK.

You should be fine.

Yes, should open both low and high side service gauge valves while pulling your vacuum. And - of course - any loss of vacuum means one should check all gauge connections for leaks too. When you add refrigerant initially after the vacuum has held, you can add as a liquid though both sides as the engi...

Chadlow21 wrote: I was wondering where the rest of the 9oz of oil that the system is supposed to have went to.

The remainder of the oil is gone. Gone forever.

Are you turning the compressor by hand, and it's really full? If so, I'd say add to accumulator, just pour in, oil will distribute once it gets running.

Be sure to rotate the compressor at least 10 revolutions by hand once it's all bolted up and connected, before pulling a vacuum.

I was told by the previous owner that the A/C in the car just needed a charge. I would NEVER believe such a thing. Unless the rare vehicle that just seeps refrigerant over a decade or so, there's always a real leak. I was only able to get just less than 2oz of old oil out of the compressor after tr...

I'm not aware of us experiencing a code when our actuator went bad; maybe it was a saved code not triggering the "check engine light" for us.