Help me with AC Repair in San Antonio
08-03-2009, 09:12 PM
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There is only one way to find out how much - and that's to call 'em. Pretty sure they won't be dodging your calls tho. PM me if you want, and if not - good luck.
08-03-2009, 10:52 PM
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Went to AZ to ask about the valve. He said they didn't have anything. Only thing was the conversion kit but it's universal. Recommended me to NAPA. Went there, he thinks I need a whole new dryer/accumulator/silver canister (everywhere I go it's got a different name).
Went across the street to an AC DELCO parts store. They checked it out, said the valve MAY come off... he showed me the new part (looks exactly like mine) for $91. I think I may just go that route. Might as well replace the whole kit and kaboodle. AZ's rent a tool program also has the vacuum pump to suck out the freon from the system. Doing this myself on wednesday, I think. Anyone want to help me? PM me... I'll buy lunch!
Went across the street to an AC DELCO parts store. They checked it out, said the valve MAY come off... he showed me the new part (looks exactly like mine) for $91. I think I may just go that route. Might as well replace the whole kit and kaboodle. AZ's rent a tool program also has the vacuum pump to suck out the freon from the system. Doing this myself on wednesday, I think. Anyone want to help me? PM me... I'll buy lunch!
08-04-2009, 10:57 PM
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GREAT! I've heard of the friday night meets, but I usually have work, so never make it, plus it's a bit of a drive. But if you're willing to help me out, I may just suck it up and drive out there. If you're nice enough to cut me some kind of deal, I'll gladly pay for your time if you help me with all I need to do to get my A/C blowing ice cold! This summer has nearly killed me!
08-04-2009, 11:05 PM
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did you have a UV light? the dye they usually put in the system only shows under the uv lighting. i dont think the needle is your only problem, but a full charge would keep you cold for about 6 months
you could just unsrew the needle yourself and let all of the freon out (highly illegal!). its bad for the o-zone, about like a can of the old fashioned hair spray.
Drivers Edge charges like $140 for a full drain and recharge.
you could just unsrew the needle yourself and let all of the freon out (highly illegal!). its bad for the o-zone, about like a can of the old fashioned hair spray.
Drivers Edge charges like $140 for a full drain and recharge.
08-04-2009, 11:14 PM
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did you have a UV light? the dye they usually put in the system only shows under the uv lighting. i dont think the needle is your only problem, but a full charge would keep you cold for about 6 months
you could just unsrew the needle yourself and let all of the freon out (highly illegal!). its bad for the o-zone, about like a can of the old fashioned hair spray.
Drivers Edge charges like $140 for a full drain and recharge.
you could just unsrew the needle yourself and let all of the freon out (highly illegal!). its bad for the o-zone, about like a can of the old fashioned hair spray.
Drivers Edge charges like $140 for a full drain and recharge.
08-04-2009, 11:24 PM
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It'll suck if you replace the dryer, then find out other components were to blame wouldn't it?
My Camaro sits in the garage 99% of the time. I had it charged up and dye added last year. It took about 6-8 mos for it to bleed down. I had it checked today and the dye is on the compressor. I was told that the compressors in GM cars are all pressed together and commonly leak. !cheap.
My Camaro sits in the garage 99% of the time. I had it charged up and dye added last year. It took about 6-8 mos for it to bleed down. I had it checked today and the dye is on the compressor. I was told that the compressors in GM cars are all pressed together and commonly leak. !cheap.
08-04-2009, 11:27 PM
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the "dryer" i call it a condenser, its whats always has condensation on it when you pop the hood. the system is pressurized so it would all come out if you loosened something.
you should still wait a few days and take it to the shop to have it checked with a UV light. if its a small leak they will be able to tell you exactly where its coming from before you go out and buy a new everything. you never know if its just overspray from when the mechanic filled it at the shop. the seal around the compressor is the most common leak around, and like the person above me said the leak will usually keep you cold for about 6-8 months and you would need another refill
that being said for some reason my car had the condenser/dryer replaced @ like 60k miles before i ever owned it. they even put a silver badge on the firewall lol
you should still wait a few days and take it to the shop to have it checked with a UV light. if its a small leak they will be able to tell you exactly where its coming from before you go out and buy a new everything. you never know if its just overspray from when the mechanic filled it at the shop. the seal around the compressor is the most common leak around, and like the person above me said the leak will usually keep you cold for about 6-8 months and you would need another refill
that being said for some reason my car had the condenser/dryer replaced @ like 60k miles before i ever owned it. they even put a silver badge on the firewall lol
08-04-2009, 11:27 PM
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It'll suck if you replace the dryer, then find out other components were to blame wouldn't it?
My Camaro sits in the garage 99% of the time. I had it charged up and dye added last year. It took about 6-8 mos for it to bleed down. I had it checked today and the dye is on the compressor. I was told that the compressors in GM cars are all pressed together and commonly leak. !cheap.
My Camaro sits in the garage 99% of the time. I had it charged up and dye added last year. It took about 6-8 mos for it to bleed down. I had it checked today and the dye is on the compressor. I was told that the compressors in GM cars are all pressed together and commonly leak. !cheap.
08-04-2009, 11:33 PM
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It sure would suck. But, I've been checking and cant seem to find any dye anywhere else. The guy at the shop told me if the compressor had crapped out, there'd be signs of leaking oil around it. He didn't see any. I'm thinking it could just be as simple as the recharge valve. BUT... like you said, what if i replace just that, and then a year, 2 years... or 2 weeks from now, the entire dryer goes out? Might as well start fresh with a new one... right?
not really. the compressor took like a week or two to show any leaks on my old camaro. GM compressors are known to have small leaks