'91 SE-R A/C issues

[Kieran A. Lavin]

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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