Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

You will need to post some initial pressure readings. Few things could cause this to happen.

The system needs to be completely clean of debris. I would not trust a FS reman.

Refrigerant-134a
All Models .................... 0.68 kg (1.5 lb)

Important: Refer to the emissions certification label (Saturn Power Module) for proper amount of R-134a charge.

Polyalkaline Glycol (PAG ...

They only made two sizes of high-side ports on older GM vehicles, 3/8" or 7/16".

Does the pressure change when you give the vehicle increased RPM? Gauges should be closed when checking.

Probably has the 3/16th (smaller) service port.

Thanks for the support Cusser.

Again, the forum started having malware issues. Funds again had to be spent to bring it back online. I have no sour grapes, but it is getting old, upkeeping this site year after year with donations under $150.00 a year.

That said, I hope it helps others with their repairs.

1. You certainly can make-up your own barrier hoses, but how much it will cost, I can't say. Tim at ACKits.com, this Forum's sponsor, can provide the appropriate tooling, then add-in the cost of materials, whatever they might be.

2. Note that you can't solvent-flush a compressor. Only multiple ...

RB, Reduced Barrier.