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Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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Found the leak!

Well I decided to add some 134a to the system and see where it was going, and it all came out the very bottom of the condenser on the passenger side of it. You can actually see it coming out. Do I need a new condenser or can I patch this hole somehow?
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:37 AM
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darn...was going to ask you how you refilled and checked for a leak and realised you have a vg.

I'm more inclined to recommend you get a new condenser however. One of those "might as well" cases.

edit: how did you refill with r134a?
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by geoff.doctor
Well I decided to add some 134a to the system and see where it was going, and it all came out the very bottom of the condenser on the passenger side of it. You can actually see it coming out. Do I need a new condenser or can I patch this hole somehow?
...got to take it on the table and then a hard look. Hopefully its only a hose joint seal. If it is a leak due to corrosion, better find another unit. All depends on hole location, size, general condition. Maybe it is possible to patch it.
Old Jun 5, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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if you know how to weld, braze, and solder a joint that will hold 400 psi, you may be good to go.
it's easier to just swap the whole condenser with a new one


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Old Jun 19, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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You definitely need to change the condenser for a brand new.. You had a colored dye in the liquid ?
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