Update-
It was found that the new compressor was damaged and put a bunch of junk through the lines clogging the accumulator and condenser. Had everything warrantied and replaced....again. However! I now have working air conditioning!! This GA heat aint got nothing on me. Even better with my...
Just a timeline
Side note- im not a professional but not an amateur by any means.
Truck is a 1997 Chevy Silverado 5.7 350. Motor runs good, A/C was inoperable when I got the truck. Original owner told me the a/c had not ran in years. I started with the easy stuff first
compressor
accumulator...
Added a can today, no help at all. At this point its going to the chevy dealership next week to hopefully find whatever gremlin is keeping it from working.
I did install everything myself. I just couldnt justify spending the extra $1k for someone to install it all, not to mention i have a really good parts hookup so i got everything probably 1/4 the cost of the shops would charge. These last few weeks have been pretty dang hot and at this point i...
Sounds right I might try and add some more. Cause the system was completly empty beforehand
This link says 36oz of 134a and 8oz of oil
http://www.techchoiceparts.com/refrigerant-and-oil-capacities/chevrolet-light-truck
If that doesnt work then off to the chevy dealership it goes
Took it to a shop to add the oil and charge the system. They vacuumed the system so i know there are no leaks They used 23 oz of r134 and 6 oz of pag 150
In need of help! I have replaced every A/C component on my truck from the evaporator to the condenser.
High and low pressure hose
High and low pressure switches (all 3)
Compressor
Accumulator
O-tube
Condenser
Compressor relay
A/C Switches inside car
Evaporator
All wires and connectors are in...