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Old 04-01-2008, 06:19 PM   #1
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Leaking R134 - Common leak areas to check?

Hey Kids:

It appears my '03 7.3 PSD with a rear a/c condensor has a freon leak somewhere. Any known areas prone to leaking where I should focus my search that you folks know of? Will fill with dyed R134 to test. Thanks.


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Old 04-02-2008, 01:50 PM   #2
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Thanks for the e-mail John!
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Old 04-02-2008, 02:09 PM   #3
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On a recent underbody inspection, I noticed significant wear on one of the hoses going to the rear condensor unit, where the hose was rubbing against some metal. Didn't appear to have leaked yet, and refrigerant pressure is still good, so I cut up some old radiator hose to sleeve the hoses, and the entire hose cluster is not tied up out of harm's way.


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Thanks Herb. Get the PM?
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Old 04-03-2008, 09:23 AM   #5
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Got it.


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Old 04-03-2008, 12:18 PM   #6
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Happened to me but took it to SMB and they found the leak and repaired it. I was also told it was a rubbing that caused the trouble. Wouldn't hurt to E-Mail them. Mine was the front Ford air that went out but the starcool still worked leaving them scratching their heads. Must be some kind of check valve or both systems would have went down.
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