Alright, here are the numbers Atmosphere Ambient temp 101*f RH of 19% 29.87 Hg Was able to install 30oz of liquid into the system under vacuum. Started the engine and let it come off of high idle, engaged AC kand compressor made a small but noticeable noise for 1 second. Not the clutch. AC compresso...

Thanks John. It seems like the natural way to feed liquid while there is a vacuum present.

Held a vacuum for 2 hrs, will leave the gauges hooked up overnight and check again in the AM before removing. Going to charge tomorrow. Is it OK to feed liquid into high side as first charge (engine off)?

Pulled compressor and the oil looked fine, serviced with PAG46, and as recommended used the remainder of the 8oz bottle in the components. The new condenser fit well, minor bracket bend/adjustment. As recommended I noted there was about 3/4” gap between the Radiator and Condenser at the ends where t...

Thnak’s John, that my plan. I need to find what oil is used is this compressor. Would you weigh the oil that initially drains out and reinstall that! Or will the nomenclature plate have the oil qty on it?

Compressor is 7 yrs old with around 8K miles on it. I will pull it and flush it and see what comes out. I think the compressor is performing fine, considering the blocked OT.

Thank you for the advice. The OT was original, meaning it had never been replaced, same with the accumulator. When the compressor was changed, they were not. So the debris is from 27 yrs of service. As mentioned I have a new OT, Accumulator and Condenser. I will pull the compressor and flush as reco...

Hello, long time reader, first time poster. I have a 1995 OldsmoBuick Lesabre. Has been in the family since new, and is in great shape with 175k miles. I live in Phoenix and use it as my airport car. The car spent most of its life in a garage in the Midwest, until a few years ago when I acquired it....