Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

"I changed it out with a compressor from the salvage yard."
IMO all bets are off

Did you try the comp that came with the car?

That would not be unusual

I have never seen such a fitting. It would seem that something is not quite right. I would make sure that the 'flared' fitting will seat all the way into the housing, it looks like it might be too long. Are you able to compare your hose with others made for the same purpose?
I would be tempted to ...

I would try cold hose in Florida. My apologies to Tim.

IMO the best way to locate a leak is to partially charge with 1/2 can of refrigerant, and then use a leak sniffer. They have a wand on them and you can get the tip of the wand into tight spaces. The price of these sniffers has come down. It is hard to imagine that the integrity of the shaft seal can ...

Cusser, that makes sense what you said.
After pondering this, I have to wonder if the TXV is stuck open, thus allowing the evap to see high side pressure

I have also seen fans that had gotten tired....spinning, but with little force....you have to check everything...

The magic repair in a can is evil stuff, and will clog your system, avoid at all costs

I feel as though a blockage would be unusual.
It seems as though your couplers are not making correct contact with the ports. This is common with the offshore manifolds.
You ALWAYS pull vacuum from both hi and low ports

Evaps are famous for leaks. It leaks when the comp is running because of the increased pressure.