I 100% agree, I have used the 2 part leak sealer kit from WMT in 10 vehicles that had leaks. All but 1 of them quit leaking. The one that still leaked had 298k on the original comp and it went from not holding a charge to only needing a can every 3 months.
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I 100% agree, I have used the 2 part leak sealer kit from WMT in 10 vehicles that had leaks. All but 1 of them quit leaking. The one that still leaked had 298k on the original comp and it went from not holding a charge to only needing a can every 3 months.
Yes, I'm amazed at how well it works. The system I repaired, a full size conversion van with two a/c systems, had a damaged condensor replaced the year before, with a new compressor installed the year before that. Cost more than $800 for both jobs.
A year later, all the refrig leaked out, again. The shop checked and checked, could not find the leak but suspected the compressor. They said to leave it for a week and they would check it out and probably replace the comp. Est - at least $400.
I was pissed and didn't bring it back. Went to Wal-mart and got the stuff. It's been blowing cold for more than 3 years now.
Good luck.
I have saved many people big $ by using that stuff. There are some vehicles that I fixed 6 or 7 years ago that still blow ice cold and have not needed any freon since. I used it once 5 years ago on a honda civic owned by a friend of my moms. She was a single parent and money was tight. They quoted her 650-700 to replace the compressor. I did my magic, charged her $50 for 20 minutes of my time and $20 for freon and the sealer. The car blew 37 degrees after that which is great for 134a. Not sure what is in that sealer but it damn sure works.
Most compressor replacements are bogus. What usually happens is that the rubber o-ring seals that connect the piping dry out after a few years causing loss of refrigerant. That happened on my BMW Z3 recently and I bought a recharge kit from Wal-Mart for $28.95 and fixed the problem in 5 minutes. The repair has remained permanent. Make sure that you buy the Arctic Freeze brand as the 134a refrigerant has 3 important ingredients that are not always present in other products. It contains the the refrigerant, the compressor lubricating oil and, most importantly a SEALER that will permanently seal the leaking o-rings. A great product. The kit contains a pressue guage that indicates when the correct low-side pressure has been reached so you don't over-charge the system. It's a no-brainer.
You guys rock! I went to WMT, did the job, now I have a Lugers dinner coming to me.
And who said chit chat is useless dribble?
And who said chit chat is useless dribble?
neophyte321
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you mean "drivel" ... just another friendly tip
drivel  /ˈdrɪvəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[driv-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -eled, -el¡Eing or (especially British) -elled, -el¡Eling.
¡Vnoun 1. saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
2. childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle.
¡Vverb (used without object) 3. to let saliva flow from the mouth or mucus from the nose; slaver.
4. to talk childishly or idiotically.
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¡Vverb (used with object) 6. to utter childishly or idiotically.
7. to waste foolishly.
Quote from neophyte321:
you mean "drivel" ... just another friendly tip
drivel  /ˈdrɪvəl/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[driv-uhl] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -eled, -el¡Eing or (especially British) -elled, -el¡Eling.
¡Vnoun 1. saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
2. childish, silly, or meaningless talk or thinking; nonsense; twaddle.
¡Vverb (used without object) 3. to let saliva flow from the mouth or mucus from the nose; slaver.
4. to talk childishly or idiotically.
5. Archaic. to issue like spittle.
¡Vverb (used with object) 6. to utter childishly or idiotically.
7. to waste foolishly.
I say drivel but write dribble, go figure. Maybe it was all the r134 I was using
Maybe you stuck the pressure gauge in the wrong hole?
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Maybe you stuck the pressure gauge in the wrong hole?
At first.
How much freon have you been huffing ?
Glad to see you took care of the problem. Now that you know the solution, tell your friends about it.
Glad to see you took care of the problem. Now that you know the solution, tell your friends about it.