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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 04:49 PM
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Hey Gang,
Edit: 2000 LR Disco 2, with jump seats (SE7?)
Rear AC

A/C system suddenly failed. Checked the service ports (schrader valves) and nothing came out. Figured I sprung a leak.
Took it to a shop, they filled it with refrigerant (it was bone dry) and added a dye. It blew cold for them, but as soon as I picked it up, it was not working (as I drove it home).
Used a UV light to see if I could find the leak. Crawled around under the rig and found oil running down my Left rear shock (Driver in the US), it glowed green in the UV light.

Problem is I try to trace up and can't find the leak in the line. The line is very obscured by the Rear Airbag.
There are a couple of spots of "Green Oil" on the lower airbag as well.
Anyone have a diagram or pics of this repair? the manual does not show if there is a joint in this area or what.
Thanks!

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Old Sep 11, 2022 | 07:55 PM
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I just had my rear SLS airbags off last week so this is fresh in mind (and I have rear AC as well), there's not an AC line "joint" or union in that area above the rear air spring really. They might be corroded in there under the foam insulation perhaps ... the only joint is where the hard lines enter the rear evaporator I believe. Otherwise it's continuous up to under the hood area.
 
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Old Sep 12, 2022 | 09:45 AM
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So, there is a joint right in the middle of the door in the picture. Turns out, my Bilstein 7100s have an external reservoir and the hose for that was rubbing against the AC line and finally cut a hole in it.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2022 | 12:16 PM
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I'm looking for a replacement part if anyone is parting out a D2 with rear air!
 
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