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Re: I think I found the A/C leak...but how do I fix it #1610297 07/15/06 08:22 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,359 Cleveland, OH B bullion OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP bullion Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,359 Cleveland, OH	I assume the accumulator is the round black thing in Fig. 5 & 6...I'll have to take a look at that thing the next time I have some free time. Are you saying to just pull off the foam cover and look for rust spots? 98' Contour SVT #607 of 6535 05' Mazda 6s Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for

Re: I think I found the A/C leak...but how do I fi #1610298 07/15/06 08:36 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,132 Down by the river T Tom Thumb Hard-core CEG\'er
Tom Thumb Hard-core CEG\'er T Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 2,132 Down by the river	Some common leaks are a bad o ring or a hole in the evaporator next to the radiator. The best way to find the leak is with a leak detector like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170007139973 I would replace the accumulator because it absorbs moisture from the A/C system. Also vacuum the A/C system before recharging it to remove air and moisture. You can leave the A/C system under vacuum overnight or a few hours to see if it will hold a vacuum. If the A/C system won't hold vacuum then you know the A/C system has a leak. If the A/C system has quick connect fittings, there might be oil around the fitting where the o ring is leaking.

Re: I think I found the A/C leak...but how do I fi #1610299 07/15/06 09:56 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,359 Cleveland, OH B bullion OP Hard-core CEG\'er
OP bullion Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,359 Cleveland, OH	When you say vacuum the system...what do I use to accomplish that task or will that leak detector that you linked me to do that? 98' Contour SVT #607 of 6535 05' Mazda 6s Audio/Visual enthusiast because it's one of the many things I went through 4 years of hell for

Re: I think I found the A/C leak...but how do I fi #1610300 07/15/06 11:51 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ E eepals_dup1 CEG\'er
eepals_dup1 CEG\'er E Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 496 NJ	http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=9179 Accumulator is easily accessed from under the car on ramps or jack stands. Spend some time at the above linked site, alot of good info can be found.

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