Toyota Corolla 1998-2002
198k miles
Need help!!
Still here trying to fix my A/C，
1. Used the UV light to seek for any leaks, found the compressor splashed a little big to the surface of the compressor.
2. Replaced A/C compressor that was pulled from the junkyard (unknown mileage), I’ve used the UV light to detect any leaks mark of the compressor, but I found none, and the reason I know it had the UV dye in it is thru the low pressure port from the compressor, it had some was trying to escape out when putting the A/C lines apart.
3. Replaced the O-rings sealant for Low/high side head to the compressor.
4. Replaced the Schrader valves for Low/ high side in the charging port.
5. Tighten the low/high side head that connects to the compressor to 7.2 ft-lb of torque according to this specific year make & model of Toyota torque spec manual.
6. Vacuumed it up for at least 10 mins before closing the air. pin on the gauge still MOVING after closing the air.
Where else could the leaks be at?The compressor?
Need someone who experienced this before to explain what’s wrong with it or my steps to find the leaks… please see below links for my error videos...
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Why you got a leak somewhere? Problem is you can only really see it with pressure so my advice would be so just put some refrigerant in with some dye and then see where the dye comes out
I've put some refrigerant in with some UV dye prior to replace my A/C compressor, my next thought is, does A/C condenser there could be a leak on the other side that faces the radiator which is where I didn't pay attention to use UV light to shine on, otherwise I don't see anywhere leaks tho, I'm going to take the condenser apart sometime this week to do a deep look at it. Also didn't pay attention to detect the leak from the Evaporator when the old compressor was still on. So could I say the problem is defined as perhaps just those 2 parts' issue?