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JPL · #8 07-11-2002, 01:53 PM

leathermang;

Thanks for the advice. Allow me to clear up what I may have left as a bit of confusion. The ACC cooled slightly on Bi-Level BEFORE I had the shop check things out. I have not tried to run the AC since then, so I don't know if they put the freon back. Chances are they did not, because they are very 'by the book'. When I asked about just charging it up, the foreman told me exactly what tstarr had said, in that they cannot charge a system that they know has leaks.

I definatly plan to get a second opinion, and do some price shopping. If I find a better price, I'll leave it to the shop. If I know for sure the system is completly evacuated, I may, with a supervisor, bolt on a new compressor, o-rings, dryer and manifold hose. If I get cold feet (pardon the pun) I'll just save up for a shop to do it.

BTW, in the 617.912 engine, with a Delco condenser, do you know if I have the 'upright' or 'rotary' compressor? This seems to be how salvage yards classify the compressors that would fit my car.

Thanks for the continued advice
James