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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?


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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.

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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?


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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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