Thank you for the info, the compressor, along with almost every other part (including the evaporator) was replace about a year before I bought the car. Of course they didn't replace the manifold hose assembly (the only thing they didn't replace). After looking at how much one is, I called a friend who works at a forklift shop and has access to hoses, fittings, and a crimping machine. He says he can recrimp a new hose on the manifold assembly for next to nothing. For now, I have added some 134a and a little ester oil so I can still have air (its hotter than Hell right now!!) and not harm the compressor running it on a low charge until I get the money, parts, and tools together to do this big job.