Ok sounds like a plan, will order parts and replace and get to shop ASAP for vac/recharge.....really don't want to do the recharge on my own, don't mind paying someone to do that

Thanks Guys!

 

One other question....can I lube those new o-rings with any old oil or do I need to use A/C specific oil?

 

A/C Spec oil is what it calls for. Can you get by with other oil, not sure, but I would not risk contaminating the system.

 

Yea, I learned the hard way. I hooked up the nice new vacuum pump and it pulled the low pressure gauge down to -30 in just a couple minutes. I let it run maybe 15 minutes, locked down the blue low pressure valve and leak test was good, so did the coolant fill. I could not get the inside vehicle A/C vents to get cold enough at the specified low pressure side temp ranges or even just a little higher that I pushed it. So, I had the coolant removed, and then pulled the vacuum for 45 mins. this time, leak tested, and filled, and the pressure was more in line with what I was expecting. I got the internal vent A/C temp to 45-48 degrees which is about what you should be able to read on a mild 70-75 degree day that I had. I learned a lot on this project, and definitely more knowledgeable to tackle the D2 A/C when the time comes.

Now back to D2 preventive maintenance and a few minor repairs

 

I ask because the Rave calls for:

Refrigerant oil
Use only Nippon Denso ND-oil 8.

Don't know where to find this stuff.....

 

Pull vacuum. You can do it with an air compressor and a little venturi vacuum generator.
Make sure oil charge is proper.
Put in 134a - not too much.
Make sure tho all the "O" rings are replaced.

 

I actually work out of Manhattan. MB Manhattan. Where everyone goes when everywhere else can't fix it.!

 

Ok guys, the issue with my A/C is resolved. I replaced the leaky line and receiver drier, returned to the mechanic in a box place, they said it was leaking at either end of the new line I replaced, and refused to work on it any further.

Took it to a local indy, he said the O rings got pinched when I installed them, he redid them and recharged the system, and $64 later I'm blowing cold. He also noticed the A/C condenser fan I installed was blowing backwards.

So lessons learned.....be careful installing new A/C lines, be very careful you don't pinch the O-rings. Also, as mentioned in other threads, when you replace your A/C condenser fan, make sure it's blowing towards the condenser, not towards you! I connected the blue wire from the new fan to the blue wire on the plug and black to black assuming that was correct, but it wasn't, so be careful...