on my compressor i keep getting it filled but freon drips out everynight light 2 drops and ive replaced the seal on the back of it but it still leaks.

the motor was pulled and the compressor was takin off. so what else could it be??

any help please!

thanks

 

um u sure its from the comprressor? it could also be a very light fracture on the ac line that bolts right to the compressor fitting! my brother had that problem on his S10 and it leaked

 

ya im not exactly sure where its at

 

Put dye in it add refrigerant and black light it . You'll know where it's coming from then.

 

ok will try i think it has dye cus its already green is this normal?

thanks

 

the green is the PAG oil. the refrigerant itself is in a gas state unless its pressurized. more than likely, its the o-ring on the back of the compressor leaking. that is where the majority of the oil is.

 

^^^^So if that were the case, does the whole compressor need replaced to fix it? Mine is doing the same thing, I've got drops of green oil on my garage floor and its dripping right from the bottom of the compressor......

 

no, you can replace the o-rings. usually when you pull the lines off the back, they will stay with the male end of the line, it should be seated in the compressor. you will need to pick up some PAG oil to lube the fittings and o-ring before you reinstall the line.

also, dont use the cheap cans of refrigerant you can get at Auto Zone, its impossible to know how much is in the system, which is usually the cause of failure of the o-rings, too much pressure. take it to a shop and have it recharged right. that way you know the right amount of r134a is in the system.

 

Are you sure at least not a part of the leaked fluid is water from condensation...?

 

the condensation leaks from the evaporator housing on the firewall. any other residiual condensation shouldnt drip enough to cause a puddle, and if it did it would evaporate.

what im gathering is its like an oil pan leaking, leaving a puddle under the car.

 

ya exacatly

 

soooo what is the green stuff
is it actually the freon? if so i need to get it fiillled again
if its bone dry can i just put freon in there again or do i have to pull a vacum?

 

the green stuff is the oil. take it somewhere and have it serviced....