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by Tim
Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Can a vacuum pump be "bad" despite pulling to proper Hg vacuum?
Replies: 13
Views: 14986

Re: Can a vacuum pump be "bad" despite pulling to proper Hg vacuum?

Why do I only ever see micron gauges used in home HVAC work? I'm not disputing the benefits for automotive work, but I've never seen them used, and even my professional mechanic friends don't use or own them for automotive AC work. It just seems like an expensive tool for me to add just to see if m...
by Tim
Thu Apr 30, 2020 10:11 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Can a vacuum pump be "bad" despite pulling to proper Hg vacuum?
Replies: 13
Views: 14986

Re: Can a vacuum pump be "bad" despite pulling to proper Hg vacuum?

Best way to know you have a proper vacuum. Is to use a Micron gauge in the ac gauge set-up. 1000 microns or less with 500 microns being the best number to achieve.

Replacing vacuum pump oil is recommended to achieve best micron number.
by Tim
Thu Apr 23, 2020 6:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 31306

Re: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement

Nitrogen with a little R134a works fine for leak checks. Personal preference on using either a electric or a dye style leak detection option.
by Tim
Sun Apr 19, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1990 Dodge D250 Cummins A/C Compressor
Replies: 6
Views: 7827

Re: 1990 Dodge D250 Cummins A/C Compressor

Unless you have a sump (and your compressor doesn't feature neither a sump, nor an isolated crankcase that can store a good amount of oil), almost nothing keeps the compressor lubricated during a DIY recharge accomplished with the compressor on, except perhaps that little oil (usually half an oz) w...
by Tim
Sat Apr 18, 2020 9:32 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 31306

Re: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement

Compressors offered have a 12 month warranty. Via our suppliers or oursheleves.
by Tim
Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:33 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Put a bend in new suction hose to match OE
Replies: 11
Views: 12756

Re: Put a bend in new suction hose to match OE

I don't have a quick fix answer without placing stress on it. Someone with crimping tools may be able to make adjustments.

Sorry I can't help more.
by Tim
Fri Apr 17, 2020 6:50 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Put a bend in new suction hose to match OE
Replies: 11
Views: 12756

Re: Put a bend in new suction hose to match OE

If you're attaching to the compressor, it' the manifold lines. Pictures are small but the OE looks to have the rear line on it so I'll link to that.

https://ackits.net/product/57-0114/

Per the information provided. This should be the line.
by Tim
Fri Apr 17, 2020 7:59 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement
Replies: 23
Views: 31306

Re: 2015 Subaru Forester AC Compressor replacement

We offer a new OE Compressor for this vehicle. When the shop was open had a friend with one of these vehicles. Compressors never seemed to last no matter which brand one used. All new I should ad not rebuilt. https://ackits.net/search-results/?fwp_year=2015&fwp_mme=subaru%2Cforester-2-5i-limited...
by Tim
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:58 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1990 Dodge D250 Cummins A/C Compressor
Replies: 6
Views: 7827

Re: 1990 Dodge D250 Cummins A/C Compressor

Drain and check compressor oil. Can also cut open the drier.