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You need to have it evacuated, filled, and add dye |
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aLL_youR_Z_aRe_beLOnG_tO_uS on June 01, 2014 at 10:22 AM |
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AC Condenser and AC System Question posted by ZXRider on May 27, 2014 at 01:12 PM |
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You need to have it evacuated, filled, and add dye. This is the only way you will find the leak source for sure, and only tear it down once to fix the problem(s). The dye is UV reactive and will pinpoint exactly where the leak is coming from, usually within a few minutes especially if you have a general idea where the leak might be, such as you say your condenser has an oily/dirty area on it, an A/C leak tends to leave an oily patch where it is leaking because oil seeps out along with the refrigerant. There will always be a small amount of refrigerant in the system that is BAD for release into the air, I would have a shop evacuate the system (should not cost much just to suck it down), then you can replace the condenser yourself and O-rings, anything you want. Just be sure to tell them you had it opened up when you go back, so they know the system has been contaminated with air and needs to be evacuated thoroughly before recharging. You can get cheap UV dye glasses/lights at auto parts stores, but they definitely do not work as well as the more expensive Snap-on/Mac/Matco ones. If it is a really large leak, you will see a heap of green dye with your own eyes.
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10:22:28 06/01/14
