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Quick background:
Truck sat for 3 years when I purchased it in 2020, and was told the AC worked. Bought in winter so no need for AC. When I finally needed it, the compressor wouldnt stay running I bough a fix-in-a-can freon kit (r134 converted system) and charged system. Low while running was 19psi, filled until around 25 psi while running on the low side until the compressor stayed running. Right when i went to check the vents for cool air, the system popped and a cloud of freon leaked out near the compressor (i think). I could not see exactly where the leak came from (no oil traces), but the compressor was too hot to touch after this happened and seemed like it wanted to seize and bog down engine after a good bit of the freon escaped. I turned ac off while truck was still running and leak stopped.
Since then, I have unplugged the compressor so i can use my defrost, and checked the orifice tube for debris. The orifice tube looked brand new, and the system still had a ton of freon left in it when i broke the fitting.
I dont know the status of the compressor, but i assumed there is just a blockage on the high side and i over filled it. So i plan to replace everything except the evaporator and condensor and just flush those. I have a good guage kit, and will buy a vacuum pump. Im looking into these kits from rockauto.com, and any input on which one to go with would be appreciated. OR, if i should just replace dryer/orifice tube/o-rings and flush anything that looks dirty? Thoughts?
I bought truck for 1000$ and will run until i need engine swap. So i dont wanna spend top dollar for OEM replacement. Id be happy if it lasts 2-3 years.
I am offshore right now so doing my research, I cannot acces truck for another 2 weeks.
Truck sat for 3 years when I purchased it in 2020, and was told the AC worked. Bought in winter so no need for AC. When I finally needed it, the compressor wouldnt stay running I bough a fix-in-a-can freon kit (r134 converted system) and charged system. Low while running was 19psi, filled until around 25 psi while running on the low side until the compressor stayed running. Right when i went to check the vents for cool air, the system popped and a cloud of freon leaked out near the compressor (i think). I could not see exactly where the leak came from (no oil traces), but the compressor was too hot to touch after this happened and seemed like it wanted to seize and bog down engine after a good bit of the freon escaped. I turned ac off while truck was still running and leak stopped.
Since then, I have unplugged the compressor so i can use my defrost, and checked the orifice tube for debris. The orifice tube looked brand new, and the system still had a ton of freon left in it when i broke the fitting.
I dont know the status of the compressor, but i assumed there is just a blockage on the high side and i over filled it. So i plan to replace everything except the evaporator and condensor and just flush those. I have a good guage kit, and will buy a vacuum pump. Im looking into these kits from rockauto.com, and any input on which one to go with would be appreciated. OR, if i should just replace dryer/orifice tube/o-rings and flush anything that looks dirty? Thoughts?
I bought truck for 1000$ and will run until i need engine swap. So i dont wanna spend top dollar for OEM replacement. Id be happy if it lasts 2-3 years.
I am offshore right now so doing my research, I cannot acces truck for another 2 weeks.
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