AC retrofit: how to find a leak?

[Ray Rollins]

Konstantin,
Your next step is to check the condenser and evaporator what condition are
they in? I was lucky because my condenser had pinhole leaks that I found
when the system was under pressure. I got a new used condenser from Force 5.
If it's the evaporator I think that replacement is worse than a blower
motor.

Good luck,
Ray


>From: Konstantin Bogach <konstantin.bogach at morganstanley.com>
>To: quattro at audifans.com
>Subject: AC retrofit: how to find a leak?
>Date: Thu, 26 Jun 2003 11:34:11 -0400
>
>Hi.
>After 2 month break I resumed working on it.  I connected all together,
>pumped vacuum,  closed gauge manifold valves and found that pressure
>raised from 28 mmHg to 12 mmHg within a half an hour.   Is there a DIY
>method of leak detection without refrigerant in the system?
>
>O-ring are new, green and I tighten all connections.  I use old low
>pressure hose and new, manufactured by local AC shop,  high pressure
>hose.
>
>
>Thanks.
>Konstantin Bogach.
>

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