If the system was empty, the quantity to fill is 960 grammes. For easy of checking for leaks add some fluor. Welmoed. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Kevin Heller <howdyhoho@...> wrote: > > I just installed John Hervey's spliced AC lines along > with new high pressure hub, AC orifice, and > Accumulator/Drier. Vacuumed the system for 20 minutes > last night and checked it this morning to find the > vacuum was holding. > > I decided to start charging the system and put in one > small 12oz can of R134A (340mg). After putting this > in, the pressure gauge on the lowside is reading > ~45psi (high on the nominal reading and low > overcharged according to the gauge). In addition, the > compressor never cycles and pressure reading stays > constant at 45, all on one small can. > > Any idea why this may be? According to the service > manual the compressor inlet screen should be checked > for clogs. I don't recall see anything when the system > was open, but admittedly the possibility of the inlet > screen being clogged wasn't on my mind. > > The air coming out of the vent is slightly cooler than > ambient. And I can see a clear liquid sloshing around > in the high pressure hub sight glass. > > > Thanks, I know it's a little late in the season for > this lol > > -Kevin > VIN 2234 > > > > > > ______________________________________________________________________ ______________ > Looking for a deal? Find great prices on flights and hotels with Yahoo! FareChase. > http://farechase.yahoo.com/ > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/