Year: 1998
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Engine Size: 5.0
Refrigerant Type: R134a
Ambient Temp: 85
Pressure Low: 45
Pressure High: 290
Country of Origin: United States
My static pressure is 105 on both the low and high sides. I can get vent temps of about 43 but it just takes a little time (10-15 mins). I power washed my radiator and condenser to make sure I have enough air flow. When I first start the car up, after 3-4 mins, I get vent temps down to about 54...then like I said it takes another 10 or so mins to really start dropping from there. Is this normal or do you guy suspect something is wrong? Thanks in advance
First thing I would check is that the fins did not get bent over during the power wash.
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I just checked them and they are fine
What are the pressures at a fast idle? Do you know the current refrigerant level in the system?
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Have you added refrigerant before? checked for leaks? checked the clutch fan, and electric fan for proper operation??
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Chick
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sorry just got home from work...I haven't got a chance to check pressure at high (1500) idle. I will try tomorrow. Also yes, I did have the system open. I had the typical foam wrapped accumulator leak, and a suction line that was darn near about to go. I replaced them both , all the o-rings with NYLOG, and added the same amount or oil i had in the accumulator plus 2oz., vacuumed the system for about an hour, it held, and put in 3 12oz cans of 134a, no electric fan but I haven't checked the fan clutch yet either. Any tips on how to do that or what to look for.
How well does it cool at highway speeds?
B.
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I will check and post back later
So I just got back from a 30 mile trip on the highway...it cools great...between 40 and 42...it's 90 out today so I was loving it. The other thing is once I got off the highway, it still stayed around 43-44 so I suppose I don't have a prob afterall...I havent had air in a few years so mabey I was just setting my expectations too high. It cooled down to 50 @ the vents in about 5 mins and 42 in another 5 mins...thanks for all the help guys
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