"Once a year I had to give it another can."

In case you haven't figured this out yet, you have a leak that should be
fixed. After I got tired of giving it a can every year, I bit the bullet,
and bought a compressor, hoses, and an O-ring kit. I haven't added a can in
over two years now.

Earle

"mikl" <mikltaz1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:n_udnVdEacXLDmPfRVn-tw@comcast.com...
> when I needed to redo the ac on my 90 xj, I just had the system vacuumed
out
> and made sure it stayed on vacuum. then I picked up one of those
conversion
> kits at AutoZone and put the connectors on. they only go on one way.
after
> that was done, I connected up the can of 134a and started the engine with
> the ac on and started to fill it. I kept an eye on the pressure (gage
also
> available at AutoZone). Pretty soon I had 45 degrees at the vents in the
> dash and was good to go. Once a year I had to give it another can. Other
> than that it was working just fine.
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42FE72CF.F82113C7@***.net...
> > Hi Jeff,
> > We fill the low pressure side which is the line coming from the
> > dash to the compressor, A/C running. Keep the can upright so as not
> > allow liquid to hydro lock and break the compressor. Explained in detail
> > at: http://members.tripod.com/~jbabs714/autoac.htm
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Jeff wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello all,
> >>
> >> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> >> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> >> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> >> sure how to do the recharge.
> >>
> >> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Jeff
>
>

 

Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
again.

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"Jeff" <one_more_cast1963@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Hello all,
>
> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> sure how to do the recharge.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>

 

Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
again.

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"Jeff" <one_more_cast1963@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:muisf1hcqrh03dm7rk2itis7qasguv70eu@4ax.com...
> Hello all,
>
> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> sure how to do the recharge.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>

 

Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
again.

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"Jeff" <one_more_cast1963@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:muisf1hcqrh03dm7rk2itis7qasguv70eu@4ax.com...
> Hello all,
>
> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> sure how to do the recharge.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>

 

Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
again.

--
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"Jeff" <one_more_cast1963@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:muisf1hcqrh03dm7rk2itis7qasguv70eu@4ax.com...
> Hello all,
>
> Can anyone instruct me or point me to a website that can give me
> pointers on recharging the AC system in my Sport? I've read that it
> uses the R132a that you can buy just about anywhere. However, I'm not
> sure how to do the recharge.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>

 

Doug did pass the time by typing:
> Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
> seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
> again.

Yep. Seals, pump, prevent sedimentation.

Keep in mind that defrost also runs the AC.

--
DougW

 

Doug did pass the time by typing:
> Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
> seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
> again.

Yep. Seals, pump, prevent sedimentation.

Keep in mind that defrost also runs the AC.

--
DougW

 

Doug did pass the time by typing:
> Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
> seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
> again.

Yep. Seals, pump, prevent sedimentation.

Keep in mind that defrost also runs the AC.

--
DougW

 

Doug did pass the time by typing:
> Is it true you have to run your AC at least once a month to lubricate the
> seals? I heard this from someone a long time ago, but I've never heard it
> again.

Yep. Seals, pump, prevent sedimentation.

Keep in mind that defrost also runs the AC.

--
DougW

 

I have a '98 TJ Sport with factory AC.

I picked up an R134a recharging kit the other night because my AC was
blowing warm air on our beautiful 90 degree days!

I followed the directions to the letter but the system still didn't get
cool. The compressor was kicking in as it should be(based on a butt-load
of past postings I read about the subject here).

The tubing leading into the firewall just got a little cool, it didn't get
cold. I'm afraid to add more refrigerant because I don't want to have too
much pressure in the system. The refill package I bought doesn't have
numeric pressure gauge, it just has the low/good/toomuch colors..

I'm no professional mechanic, so are there some basic troubleshooting things
I could try here?

Thanks,

Tim