WOW! Thanks for the great information Richard. You've nearly convinced me to find a good A/C repair shop here and get it done right the first time - in fact, I think I will do that.
I was trying to save some money, but in light of an engine fire, perhaps it's not worth it. I drive the hell out of this little Zetec, so I can't afford an engine fire. Besides that, it's nearly fall here in the WNC mountains - who needs A/C?
Thanks you other guys for your input. I was going to pick up that rechagre kit with the hose from Wal-Mart too. I'm sure those who are mechanically inclined have success with them, but I'm a dodo when it comes to most under the hood things. Guess I'll leave it to the pros.
L8R!
Don Francis - 1999 Contour Zetec MTX -- Stock except for stereo mods & 20%/5% tint:
Sony MobileES head unit, Pioneer 6x8 in front doors, 3 JL Audio 10 in the trunk, RF Punch amp pushing the doors, JL 300x2 amp on the 10s
Auto X Novice --> NHS 11 (ya gotta start somewhere) - thanks auto x guys for your advice!
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