Just looking around I noticed a green oily spot right where the ac line connects to the condenser on the drivers side. Looks like just one bolt is holding it on. Assuming it has an O-ring in there. Thinking I will just get a new O-ring....but im going to lose all the refrigerant when I remove the line no??? And does that line hold pressure when it's off?
Found my AC leak....now what
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Socco
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Yes and Yes.
You can (What we used to call in the trade) "Recover to Atmosphere" the refrigerant, replace the seal and recharge with a can of R-134a from your favorite automotive store. A new receiver is a good idea as well, especially if you don't have a vacuum pump. I'm assuming you don't have all the specialized tools to recover the gas and put a vacuum on the system prior to recharging. I do recommend that it be done the proper way, but I realize that it can be pricey.
Stick Figure
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careful how much you tighten it, I've never had the 4runner apart, but most compressors you can unbolt that at least half way before you get any major leakage. Hate to see you make a small issue into a larger one by over tightening a bolt.
Singtoe
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I am going to play the devils advocate here.
Those o-rings at that spot seldom go bad. You might actually have a crack in that location.
Couple questions:
Does you AC still work?
Has anybody worked on the AC system before?
Normally, the AC system won't discharge a green oil unless a it was serviced by a mechanic and he had inserted a dye to help find leaks.
My advice - If the AC still works, spray it down with a soapy water solution to see where the leak is coming from exactly. If it is the o-ring, vacate system, replace o-ring and recharge.
If your ac doesn't work, charge up with a couple ounces of Freon and determine where the leak is. More the likely, a cracked line or bad weld.
Those o-rings at that spot seldom go bad. You might actually have a crack in that location.
Couple questions:
Does you AC still work?
Has anybody worked on the AC system before?
Normally, the AC system won't discharge a green oil unless a it was serviced by a mechanic and he had inserted a dye to help find leaks.
My advice - If the AC still works, spray it down with a soapy water solution to see where the leak is coming from exactly. If it is the o-ring, vacate system, replace o-ring and recharge.
If your ac doesn't work, charge up with a couple ounces of Freon and determine where the leak is. More the likely, a cracked line or bad weld.
