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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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More A/C pergatory

I found the leak, turns out the hose from the top od the condenser to the compressor was rubbing on the frame, and when I switched on my A/C and the fan had blown a fuse... pop!

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1. How do I get the hose off of the condenser?
2. If I cut it, where can I get another positive retension clip like that or do I really need one like that?
3. If I pull the bottom hose also and flush the system, how much PAG do I put back in?
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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The whole hose block unbolts from the condenser.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 06:53 PM
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Oh.... Didn't even notice a block bolted to the condenser.
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 08:35 PM
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How much PAG oil?
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Old Jul 2, 2010 | 09:20 PM
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Motoralldata says total system oil is 7.25oz, You WILL NOT loose that much just taking the line off. The best way to do it is to collect all oil you get out of the system and add that amount of new oil back in.
Good Luck and happy to hear you have found the problem!
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