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by Jag987
Wed May 11, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Aftermarket AC system for a VW.
Replies: 9
Views: 15145

Re: Aftermarket AC system for a VW.

How was the charge level of 24 ounces determined? Guaranteed that if two 12 ounce cans were used, there is less than 24 total ounces in the system. It sounds like the system has been charged three times now. Had the refrigerant been weighted as it was removed either time? I am wondering if there is ...
by Jag987
Mon May 09, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R134 service port leaks
Replies: 6
Views: 12530

Re: R134 service port leaks

yup, a little leak is normal. I try to tighten them if they are leaking a little. If I pull my coupler off and they are spraying, I put the cap on long enough to pull out the tools to replace them. I bought a kit to replace them without evacuating the system so it is not a very big deal at all to re...
by Jag987
Mon May 09, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Ac troubleshooting
Replies: 9
Views: 15807

Re: Ac troubleshooting

I have a 1991 Buick regal, a couple years ago I had to replace the seals in the AC lines because all the freon leaked out. I recharged it with an aftermarket r12/r134a compatible substitute and it worked great. This year my AC is not working, I checked it with the gauge I got with the kit which onl...