SuperCoupe007 said:
Sorry, I guess I should of explained myself better. Okay, make a long story short, my high pressure hose swell up (its leaking) so I ordered a new hig pressure hose, low pressure hose and new O-rings for the rest of the system (4 O-rings). I am not going to recharge the A/C system myself, I am going to take it to an A/C shop, since in CA you need a license to work with R-12 (I have no choice but to take it to a shop).. Yup as you guys said its pricey. 45/lb of freon plus labor. But i look at it this way, if the A/C has worked for 15 years, I see no reason why it should'nt work for another 15 years....
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I am curious, why is it that I have to replace the accumulator ????
You are correct, the 134A is nowhere near as good as the R12. Even in a new vehicle. My Tbird cooled better half full of R12, than our Expeditino did when we first got it. Better thn the 99 F150, and better than the 96 F150 I had; all of which were 134a.
The 91 lincoln I had was also R12, and thhat thing would freeze you out in 100 degree weather on low.
Now in my Tbird, I replaced everything in the system, including the evaporator (the source of the leak) and when we got it all back together, the guy couldn't hold a vacum on it. Never could find the leak either???
So as a last ditch effort, we filled it half full to see if we could find the leak and never could find one, so we decided to leave it that way and see if it ever leaked. Well if it does leak it is awefully slow because that was in summer 02, and as far as I know it it still blowing cold.
It got me through 3 summers, and I'd bet when I pull it off the jackstand in a few weeks, it will still be cold.
Also the raggedy 93 I parted out also happed to blow cold before I got rid of it.
Just FYI, it is my understanding that you can get a license for R12 off the web pretty easily. I haven't done it, as I have a good source for R12 at the military hobby shop on post, so if you know someone that has access to one of these facilities, they could probably take you there with your vehicle. They'vs had R12 at all of the few hobby shops I've been to...
But I'd imagine that you'd be able to find a shop to do it if you looked hard enough.
On the accumulator, I have heard that replacemnt anytime it is open is a myth, but if you had a major leak, it is a good idea to replace it. There is a dessicant in the accumulator that absorbs moisture, which is apparently very bad for the system... I woudl replace it if i were you.
Good luck!