[Vwdiesel] A/C valve question and wanted

[Dave Cook]

On the lines of A/C...

In the Banana Rabbit, I had to disconnect the compressor to pull the engine out, due to how the lines were run.  There was actually a bit of pressure that was in the system, which says to me that there is potential for the system to work if filled.  

In the mean time, I had some A/C work done at my house and I noted that they didn't pull any kind of vacuum, just filled the system back up after the work.  

So, I know on a car it is SOP to pull a vacuum on the system before filling, but I wonder if it is necessary?  Perhaps the vacuum is just a diagnostic thing, making sure there are no leaks.  

Any reason I couldn't get some of the r-12 replacement stuff and fill it up to try it out?

Dave Cook


--- On Mon, 6/13/11, W Davis <iatse321 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> From: W Davis <iatse321 at yahoo.com>
> Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] A/C valve question and wanted
> To: vwdiesel at vwfans.com
> Date: Monday, June 13, 2011, 5:17 AM
> Loren posted:
> 
> "Not sure if you'll find one, or would really want
> to...  Your  
> receiver/drier will likely be saturated and need replaced
> anyway.  
> If you find it right,  it  should be around $25 I
> think.  
> It'll have the new plug in it and keep your  system 
> all nice and dry too.
>     Loren"
> 
> Well..I guess I'll keep looking for that instead.
> 
> Thanks again to all
> 
> William in Clearwater  FL
> 1985 Jetta GL TD
> (my daily driver)
> 
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