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by aump945
Tue Aug 12, 2025 10:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Sprung a leak when pulling a deep vacuum - where to look?
Replies: 3
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Re: Sprung a leak when pulling a deep vacuum - where to look?

Thanks for your reply, John :D

Your suggestion that I am observing outgassing is a good one, and that is what I first thought also. But after many nitrogen purges and several 24 hour+ vacuums, I am fairly confident (for a beginner) in saying that outgassing at this point is likely to be extremely ...
by aump945
Tue Aug 12, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Sprung a leak when pulling a deep vacuum - where to look?
Replies: 3
Views: 412

Sprung a leak when pulling a deep vacuum - where to look?

Hi all,

I'm a first-time AC DIYer trying to fix the AC on my 2011 Prius. Thanks for the forum, and I hope to add a positive contribution.

Short version: I detected a condenser leak. I replaced the condenser with an OEM Denso unit. I also injected 40ml of ND-11 oil. I also replaced the schrader ...