LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

Quick A/C Question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 09:11 PM
  #1  
grnmonster's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 178
Likes: 0
Default Quick A/C Question

About a year ago I was working on my car and accidently broke the AC condensor line (the one that goes from the condensor to by the radiator). Before i broke that line my ac worked fine, i have finally gotten around to replacing the line and tried to throw some freon in it but i cant seem to be getting any pressure and the ac is not getting colder. Is the compressor bad or does it just need to be professionaly pressurized and flushed out?
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:03 PM
  #2  
FlamingChicken's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 546
Likes: 0
Default

you should always vacuum your system to remove air and moisture. plus if your system was open for that long might want to replace the drier as well.
Reply
Old Jul 17, 2008 | 11:37 PM
  #3  
nomoneyz's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,458
Likes: 1
From: Apple Valley - So Cal
Default

I did something similar to that with mine and after I filled it back up I had ac for about a day then dead. Take it to a shop and they should do an inspection for like 40-50 bucks to see exactly whats wrong.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:22 AM
  #4  
Pretyflywiteguy's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 748
Likes: 4
From: Raleigh
Default

free bump to subscribe. My compressor rubbed a hole in mine after I replaced my radiator

Florida's hot and sticky this time of year.
Reply
Old Jul 18, 2008 | 09:33 AM
  #5  
koolaid_kid's Avatar
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (21)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,023
Likes: 1
From: Indianapolis
Default

You absolutely must replace the dryer. It contains a dessicant which will fill with moisture and become totally useless, sometimes blocking the flow of refrigerant.
Then run a vacuum on it (some recommend 24 hours, but IMHO that is overkill).
Here is a link which gives an overall view on the work:
http://www.wikihow.com/Fix-Your-Car's-Air-Conditioner
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:32 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE