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by sherqa
Sat Aug 13, 2022 9:54 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
Topic: Evacuation Procedure
Replies: 6
Views: 28819

Re: Evacuation Procedure

Here in Middle East most of the local mechanics are using vacuum pump made from air-condition compressor. I am wondering will it pull sufficient vacuum ?
by sherqa
Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:29 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

Re-reading the thread, I'm concerned that air and moisture might remain in the system, which will raise pressures and reduce cooling, just as you're experiencing now. You are right Dear JohnHere, It must be air and moisture as you said, probably due to insufficient vacuum as the Oil was clean and n...
by sherqa
Sat Jul 30, 2022 9:09 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

Tim wrote: Thu Jul 28, 2022 11:33 am That's the UV dye someone added. Were there any particles in the oil?
I didn't find any particles in the oil, may be some added UV dye as you said.
by sherqa
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:27 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

JohnHere wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:34 am When you replaced the TXV, did you get a look at the oil? Was it black looking or light to medium amber in color?
The oil was similar to light green.
by sherqa
Tue Jul 26, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

It will be hard to determine whether the condenser is blocked or partially blocked by examining it. Blockage typically occurs when a compressor begins to disintegrate internally and sends debris downstream that lodges in the condenser. But that hasn't happened to your compressor. If you have any do...
by sherqa
Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

" I am flushing the condenser time to time with pressurized water." Pressurized water, as in a garden hose, or as in a electric powered so-called pressure washer... Dear tbirdtbird, good question. It is not an electric pressure washer, we have a water pump fixed to the water line for wate...
by sherqa
Mon Jul 25, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

I didn't find any dead insects or plastic bags on the front as I am flushing the condenser time to time with pressurized water. The system is working much better now, my only concern is the high discharge pressure, I guess some blockage inside the condenser or the dryer filter. I am planning to use ...
by sherqa
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

Dear JohnHere, Thanks for your time and detailed reply. Yes the fans running at a high speed was making a roaring sound. The OEM TXV was not available, I found aftermarket TXV and replaced the old one. When I removed the Old TXV, the Adjustment Screw was lose not fully tight, Last year while replaci...
by sherqa
Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:18 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

All the components are original never changed except the evaporator and expansion valve. I have checked again with the engine at 1800 rpm with the doors open and fan on high speed, I got the following : Low Side Pressure : 25 High Side Pressure : 380 Vent Temperature : 23 at Ambient Temperate 40c an...
by sherqa
Sat Jul 23, 2022 9:35 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure
Replies: 27
Views: 11650

Re: Land Cruiser 2001 Model GXR, AC Low Suction Line Pressure

Thanks to all for your value able answers, Its Middle East the Temperature is between 40 to 45 C and the Humidity is 70-80%. Last year the mechanic replaced the leak evaporator but didn’t change the expansion value and from that day the ac cooling was very poor, I asked several mechanics to replace ...