If you don't use the system regularly, it can leak through the seals-
-so it may be worth trying a charge. The self help kits are getting
pretty good these days, I recommend you get one with a pressure
gauge and make sure it is low before you recharge.
Jim Black
--- In ev_update@..., "Ian Mothersill"
<imothers_2000@...> wrote:
Hi,
Looking for some feedback on A/C service for my 93 EV with 160k
miles.
The compressor was replaced 4 years /30,000 miles ago; the high
pressure switch was replaced about three years ago. I bough the
van 2
summers ago, the A/C blew cold then. Last summer it was OK, but
seemed not quite as good. But then the van would not start at all
for
most of the summer so I didn't worry about the A/C. This summer,
the
A/C blows a bit cooler than outside air, but not by much. We have
not
had anything like *hot* weather yet this year (Canadian west coast)
but I doubt the A/C will be up to 95+ degree weather once it
arrives.
If I put the selector on one of the 2 non-A/C settings and slide
the
temp to cold, there is no warmth in the air blowing through. Does
this indicate the foam on the air flaps is OK?
My guess is the R134 needs to be charged up. I am thinking of just
charging up the system and calling it a day. I know this is not
the
most "responsible" approach, but I am not keen on finding a needle
in
a haystack. Assuming I have a leak, is it likely it can be found
when
the system still works after 2 years, just not as well? How hard
is
it to do the A/C charge - is it worth getting a kit and going
self-serve? Any other suggestions?
thanks,
Ian Mothersill
93 EV Weekender 5sp
Vancouver, Canada
