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Went out in hopes of finding the leak in my AC system so that I can order the appropriate replacement parts and have an enjoyable summer in the truck. Turns out that the system only holds a vacuum for a couple minutes - there's a really substantial leak somewhere. On top of that, the can of refrigerant/dye that I'd purchased turns out to be defective so I couldn't check to see if my compressor works or where the leak is.
I'm really close to just having the local Rover shop deal with this - I shudder thinking about spending $1k on air conditioning but this just seems like a nightmare to work with.
you can buy a leak detector kit from autozone. It may still be simple. I’ve seen Schrader valves stick open and all the freon leak out. It’s not likely but it can happen.
Remove your grill and look at the small A/C line that runs between drivers side headlight and radiator to condensor, common place for a leak. The line is held in place with a mounting clip there and rots out from salt and corrosion.
Brian.
Thanks Brian - this is helpful. I reordered a new testing set so I'll start there. Ideally I don't need to replace the condensor or the line from the drier to the evaporator.
Originally Posted by COSitsWORTHit
you can buy a leak detector kit from autozone. It may still be simple. I’ve seen Schrader valves stick open and all the freon leak out. It’s not likely but it can happen.
Thanks - the valves seem OK (and both high and low were connected to the gauge set when I pulled a vacuum. I held off on charging the system but will do so once I get a new dye kit.
Got my rear turn signal issue figured out.... loose connection at the housing end plug and defective bulb on passenger side. Drivers side was a whole other story... who ever replaced the bulbs didn't turn them to lock them into place ... quick turn and ... bingo... working rear turn signals...
Recently bought a 2001. 1 owner with 56k miles. The quarantine got me motivated to work on the truck.
OME HD springs
1inch spring spacer
Utah HD driveshaft
Fox shocks and steering stabilizer
Upgraded watts linkages SS Lines and extended abs lines
03-04 grille
wireless rearview camera
method 701 wheels
285/75/16 wildpeak at3s
Waiting for my lucky8 winch bumper to arrive!
Thanks to my go to companies atlantic British and lucky8.
Recently bought a 2001. 1 owner with 56k miles. The quarantine got me motivated to work on the truck.
OME HD springs
1inch spring spacer
Utah HD driveshaft
Fox shocks and steering stabilizer
Upgraded watts linkages SS Lines and extended abs lines
03-04 grille
wireless rearview camera
method 701 wheels
285/75/16 wildpeak at3s
Waiting for my lucky8 winch bumper to arrive!
Thanks to my go to companies atlantic British and lucky8.
looks great - what’s the wireless camera you installed?
looks great - what’s the wireless camera you installed?
AUTO-VOX T1400 Upgrade Wireless Backup Camera Kit on amazon. Mirror swaps out super easy. Comes with the needed adapter. No wires to run through the cabin. You just need to tap into the reverse light.
