Freon Leak
05-28-2007, 06:08 AM
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Freon Leak Need a little help.
Recently, my AC system started spewing green freon over the front of the condensor and what appears poss the top of the radiator.
I either got a rock kicked up onto the condensor or maybe a fitting blew. (accidentally left AC on during a track event, leak happened after a 25 minute race)
Before i pull the shroud and condensor, thought a leak test may be in order.
ANyone know how to do this? I thought maybe compressed air, or re-charge it and see where leak comes from.....
Any ideas would be helpful.
Recently, my AC system started spewing green freon over the front of the condensor and what appears poss the top of the radiator.
I either got a rock kicked up onto the condensor or maybe a fitting blew. (accidentally left AC on during a track event, leak happened after a 25 minute race)
Before i pull the shroud and condensor, thought a leak test may be in order.
ANyone know how to do this? I thought maybe compressed air, or re-charge it and see where leak comes from.....
Any ideas would be helpful.
05-28-2007, 09:37 AM
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At this point you probably don't need to leak test it because you know it's in the condenser or surrounding area. I'd pull off the condenser and see how bad the damage is (look for oil residue and find the hole), then either repair it, replace it, or drop the A/C completely. Just make sure you get it vacuumed down properly (with manifold guages) and it holds vacuum for 5-10 mins. (at least 28") before recharging it.
