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Re: Accumulators
#1515263 03/05/06 12:01 AM
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Originally posted by 95cgl:
... ran vacuum for a few min. and filled.

Registered at a freezing 32.7!

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What kind of vacuum pump did you use?
Are you really getting 33 degrees measured at the center vents?

Re: Accumulators
#1515264 03/05/06 02:22 AM
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Yep checked twice 32.7

its a old Dayton i think.. its a oldie.. It didn't really need to be pumped when i put it on.. it had just over 10 pounds and it still had 134a in it when i took old part out so i figured there couldn't be any water in it.. put 2cans of 134a in her and was like ice immediately.. It hurts to hold your hand on it for very long.. i dont ever remember it being this cold... i may have to add another can when it gets really hot here its running a little low according to the sticker on the hood it says 1.12lbs, or .78 kg i think i put about .70 in it,it was like 50F. this afternoon, But we'll see.

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95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)
Re: Accumulators
#1515265 03/05/06 04:08 AM
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Not to sound like a know it all, but to properly charge a system, pulling a good vacuum with the pump is important. If any thing, it will let you know if you have a leak in the system,observing a gauge set, before you add the 134A.
Here's a link to read.
http://www.autoacforum.com/messageview.cfm?catid=20&threadid=7931

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#1515266 03/05/06 05:18 PM
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Leaks? NEVER! lol j/k

thanks for the info, the pump ran for at least 10 min..
i had to rig up some hoses to fill with..


It must not be leaking i just went out and let it run for a few min. and as soon as i flipped the switch is was on (believe me it was on my hand is still covered in ice lol..)

that is the coldest a/c i have ever felt of, my 04 suburban isnt near that cold.. i dont ever remember owning a car with it that cold! It hurts its so cold AHH..

shes out there running like a charm the only thing is the stupid timing belt flaps up against the cover.. i better look at changing that soon. do any of you know where i could find a How-to type article on this model car? i looked a changing a while back but i couldnt find one of the marks for the timing so i left it alone.

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Re: Accumulators
#1515268 03/06/06 04:29 AM
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Thank You Very Very Much that was quite helpful!

95 contour 2nd owner Miles: 98,800 Transmission: Automatic Engine: Zetec 4 Cylinder 2.0L Significant Problems: Wiring Harness (cracking!!)
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