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- Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:28 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
No I did not see any oil, just a small amount of UV dye around the plug. Thanks for all the help, I really appreciate it!
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 11:07 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
Ok so I verified that the pressure relief plug was tight. I cleaned the compressor and could see new die coming from the plug. I ordered a new pressure relief plug and will switch it out later today. My question is since I’m switching out the plug, will I need to add oil to the compressor or just ev...
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:51 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
No high pressure issues that I am aware of. I will check the plug and hoses tonight and see what I can find. Thanks
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:17 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
Is the plug the pressure relief valve?
- Tue Jul 31, 2018 8:06 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
I can get a wrench on the plug. When I get off work I will make sure it is tight and also check for leaks on the hose manifold seals. If it is the plug seal, any idea where I can buy a replacement? Also since there is a leak on the system do I just need to repair the leak evacuate and recharge or is...
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:11 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
Re: AC Compressor Leak
Actually more like a bolt in the center of the compressor housing (opposite side of the pulley)
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
- Mon Jul 30, 2018 7:02 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC Compressor Leak
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11250
AC Compressor Leak
Hello all,
I have a 2010 Chevy cobalt and the AC recently went out. I added a can of refrigerant with dye, I noticed a leak coming from the backside of the compressor coming from a nut. Is this repairable or is the compressor junk? Thanks.
I have a 2010 Chevy cobalt and the AC recently went out. I added a can of refrigerant with dye, I noticed a leak coming from the backside of the compressor coming from a nut. Is this repairable or is the compressor junk? Thanks.