ThomasSpin -

It was your post that I read that got me started with ackits, and your air conditioning slide show that had the compressor replacement. Thanks much.

Ok - I now understand that I should put the coolant can in warm water to start the recharge. But should add as a gas (neck up) rather than a liquid (neck down).

I'll check the high side pressure later this afternoon after work - temperature should be sufficient to kick on ac. Then I can see if I have hi pressure. I think the reading was not 10 but about 25 psi this am; about 1/2 the first dial marking of 50 psi on hi side. If the belt's not slipping, and clutch is engaged, I should have hi side pressure; if not, I would think compressor probs or major hi side leak!

I'll update later this afternoon. Thanks for all comments and advice. - Greg M.