Another ac question.....Just in case I have too much oil now in the
system, I think I should drain it at the lowest point as much as
possible before evacuating the system. I suppose being over-serviced
with oil would reduce the amount of refrigerant that it will take, and
so could cause poor cooling as well. So if I put 33 oz (nearly 3 cans)
of R134 into the system, how much oil should I put in? I have
purchased only two cans of refrigerant, which I think is nothing but
refrigerant.... so if I buy another 12 oz can with oil, will it be
enough?
I have done a couple of recharges, the first with oil, and I never
really drained the original oil out...so that is why I am thinking I
had better really empty the system completely this time, to ensure the
full factory charge of refrigerant will go in.
I am also guessing that I will need to open a low side line at
lowest point as well as a high side line at lowest point...right?
Thanks, Geronimo
>> I got all parts to recharge again, including the new accumulator and
>> orifice tube. Only problem now is that I don't have a clue where the
>> orifice tube is on my 92 740 turbowagon. Where do I look for it?
>
>It's in the liquid line right at the firewall, pull the fitting off and
>you'll see it stuck in there, just pull it out with some long nosed pliars.
James Sweet - 14 Aug 2007 02:09 GMT
> Another ac question.....Just in case I have too much oil now in the
> system, I think I should drain it at the lowest point as much as
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> lowest point as well as a high side line at lowest point...right?
> Thanks, Geronimo
If you never drained the mineral oil out before converting, you likely have
a real mess in there now. R134 reacts badly with mineral oil and breaks it
down. You should definitely remove the compressor, drain all the oil, then
flush out the lines, evaporator, and condenser with refrigeration solvent.
IIRC the oil charge is something like 8oz, I found the Volvo retrofit
instructions online somewhere when I did mine years back.