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Forum: Diesel Discussion

05-01-2009, 11:16 PM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

Yea, it was more like 45 today and it was 80...

Yea, it was more like 45 today and it was 80 outside.

Hey, the can says not to put it in under vacuum...and the can is full of flammable stuff, so I listened to the can. Actually, I shot in a can...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-30-2009, 08:22 PM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

I picked up a little thermometer at Autozone...

I picked up a little thermometer at Autozone today. Driving around town, the vent temp got down to 40 degrees. It rose to 45ish when idling, its hard to tell on the small dial.

Granted, it was...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-29-2009, 07:41 AM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

Well, I haven't tried it on the road yet, but...

Well, I haven't tried it on the road yet, but just idling, the air was cool. It was probably 80 deg outside and the air felt cool. I don't think I can make a good guess at the vent temps...I need to...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2009, 11:26 PM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

Yes...I'm aware of what could have happened...I'm...

Yes...I'm aware of what could have happened...I'm hoping that my noticing the low pressure go way too high regains a smidge of my credibility :rolleyes:
But its definitely worth mentioning that the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2009, 11:22 PM

Replies: 46

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

I'm going to change my initial response to this...

I'm going to change my initial response to this post. I did try to reverse the fittings and they wouldn't screw on the opposite fitting....the first time. Today, after some additional effort, the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-28-2009, 07:43 AM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

I'm sorry, I thought I said it was the wagon in...

I'm sorry, I thought I said it was the wagon in my first post...its the '85 300TD.

Jimmy, now you've got me worried, hopefully I'll have a forehead smacking moment when i go look at the car...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 11:26 PM

Replies: 46

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

done the low side fitting i got from...

done

the low side fitting i got from envirosafe fits on the car's low side port, but the high side fitting that I got from them does not. I'm not sure what's up yet, for now I'm using the stock...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 09:39 PM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

I didn't touch the compressor connections. Well,...

I didn't touch the compressor connections. Well, actually I did, I tried to loosen the bolt holding the two lines on but I couldn't make it budge. So that connection remained unchanged. It was good 2...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 09:09 PM

Replies: 46

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

I was hoping that at first...I did, they won't...

I was hoping that at first...I did, they won't screw on to the incorrect ports, I checked ;)

Here's a diagram...I'm not at the car right now, its dark outside, but I'm pretty sure the high...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 08:38 PM

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Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

uh oh, nhdoc's response disappeared...now it...

uh oh, nhdoc's response disappeared...now it appears that i'm talking to myself :dunce:

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 08:37 PM

Replies: 46

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

but its brand new and the pressures equalize when...

but its brand new and the pressures equalize when it shuts off...even so, clogged valve?
if that's the case, its easier/cheaper than a bad compressor, so i guess i'm glad to hear that. can i smack...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

04-27-2009, 07:52 PM

Replies: 46

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

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Posted By pizzachef

Low "high" side, high "low" side, does that mean the compressor is bad?

I'm working on the a/c. The system had R-12 in it.
I removed the drier and exp valve. flushed the evap and the line to the drier. I couldn't get the bolt lose on the compressor or the fittings loose...

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