AC Valve Core Leaking
#1
AC Valve Core Leaking
Ok so I filled my ac about a month ago after replacing the condensor and compressor, now It stopped working again. The compressor kicks on and runs, but I get no cold air out of the vents.
My pressures are:
Low: 5psi
High: 95psi
I know these are not good and indicate a leak. The only place that I know I had a small leak was the low pressure valve core. Could it leak out in one month like that?
My pressures are:
Low: 5psi
High: 95psi
I know these are not good and indicate a leak. The only place that I know I had a small leak was the low pressure valve core. Could it leak out in one month like that?
#2
It's possible the leak is from schrader vavle, but unlikely if the valve caps were in place and tight.
Look for oily/dirty spots on condensor face, around connections, hose crimps, and around rotation plane of compressor clutch.
If you find a dirty ring around the compressor clutch rotation plane, a leaking compressor shaft seal is the problem. It can be replaced, but will require compressor removal. If you find this I can give some tips on sourcing the seal and installation.
Also, the expansion valve orings are prone to leak w/ age. Replacement requires pulling the evaporator box, a fairly large task, but not too hard on most Accords.
Put your Accord description in your signature line.
good luck
Look for oily/dirty spots on condensor face, around connections, hose crimps, and around rotation plane of compressor clutch.
If you find a dirty ring around the compressor clutch rotation plane, a leaking compressor shaft seal is the problem. It can be replaced, but will require compressor removal. If you find this I can give some tips on sourcing the seal and installation.
Also, the expansion valve orings are prone to leak w/ age. Replacement requires pulling the evaporator box, a fairly large task, but not too hard on most Accords.
Put your Accord description in your signature line.
good luck
#4
Was a vacuum leak check performed when vacuuming for charging? This should have disclosed a leak.
Check all connections that were re-made. Soap solution will work as long as there's internal pressure above ambient.
good luck
Check all connections that were re-made. Soap solution will work as long as there's internal pressure above ambient.
good luck
#5
Oh I'm sorry its a 1991 Honda Accord. I replaced all of the orings through the system. I also added some uv dye and nothing lights up.
I did NOT have caps on the schrader valves, would that be the issue? Should I just refill and put caps on.
I pulled a vacuum when I filled and I had no drop in vacuum for an hour when I let it sit with the gauges on.
I did NOT have caps on the schrader valves, would that be the issue? Should I just refill and put caps on.
I pulled a vacuum when I filled and I had no drop in vacuum for an hour when I let it sit with the gauges on.
Last edited by curtie94; 08-05-2012 at 05:31 PM.
#6
Check the compressor clutch rotation plane carefully. I've seen a one-way leak on these shaft seals. Other than that, the leak must have developed post-repair, not unheard of but unusual. Solution in any case is to find the leak.
good luck
good luck
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