'91 SE-R A/C issues

[Darren Calbero]

I guess I'll have to convert eventually.  That means I need to throw
o-rings into the mix as well now.
 
Now before I start that little project, is there something else I could
look for that may be stopping my A/C from switching on?  I'm just hoping
that spray I saw may have been some coolant that go onto the fans or
something.  I'll also check to see if the system is pressurized per
David P's suggestion.

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From: Kieran A. Lavin [mailto:kieran at kieranlavin.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:31 AM
To: Darren Calbero; se-r at se-r-list.org
Subject: RE: '91 SE-R A/C issues


You're probably still on R12?  Just convert it over and replace that
hose.  Wrapping the hose would never work since it's under pressure and
needs to be 1000% airtight to hold pressure and work
 
 
kieran
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From: se-r-bounces at se-r-list.org [se-r-bounces at se-r-list.org] On Behalf
Of Darren Calbero [DarrenC at ampartners.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 4:29 PM
To: se-r at se-r-list.org
Subject: RE: '91 SE-R A/C issues


I split a small portion of a hose so I could wrap the a/c hose.  I would
not be so bold as to splice into the a/c hose and assume it would blow.
huh-huh . . . he said blow.  I'm avoiding having to evacuate and
recharge the system ($200?) but I fear this is what needs to happen
along with the hose replacement ($145 no labor).

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From: Kieran A. Lavin [mailto:kieran at kieranlavin.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 10:21 AM
To: Darren Calbero; se-r at se-r-list.org
Subject: RE: '91 SE-R A/C issues


You jury rigged a section of AC hose?  Did you replace it?  Have you
recharged the system and seen where the leak is occuring?  With the AC
lines, it's usually pretty easy to see where your leak is.  Fixing it is
a different story.  Even at the hose connections with the stupid o-rings
I've found that the connections need to be tightened JUST right.  Too
tight and it will leak and too lose and it'll leak.  This is part of the
reason why my SE-R doesn't have AC and probably never will (again)
 
 
kieran
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From: se-r-bounces at se-r-list.org [se-r-bounces at se-r-list.org] On Behalf
Of Darren Calbero [DarrenC at ampartners.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 3:49 PM
To: se-r at se-r-list.org
Subject: '91 SE-R A/C issues


I flushed my cooling system this past weekend after having to replace
the radiator and waterpump and noticed a strange splattering occurring
on my headers.  Looking closer, it looked as if the flexible portion of
what I believe to be the low pressure hose (the one that should have a
heat wrap around it) had a rough spot on it.  I couldn't tell if it was
a leak but my A/C was working fine during the coolant flush.  The next
day I jury rigged a patch using an old radiator hose and a screw-type
hose clamp.  Turned on my car and switched the A/C on.  Nothing
happened.  No cool air, the fans did not run, and it sure didn't sound
like the condenser clutch had engaged.  My techtom read that the A/C
switch never turned on.
 
Anyone have suggestions on trouble shooting this?
 
TIA,
DC

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