04-15-2021, 05:53 PM
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Uh oh, I done messed up (drained my refrigerant?)
So tonight I was cleaning my front radiators and decided to undo what I thought were the front rad houses as part of a colorant drain. I opened the bottom bolt of the bottom metal house and got blasted in the face with what I am assuming is refrigerant. I tightened the bolt back up but it's still leaking. Any advice on how to stop the leak, and diy guides to replacing the refrigerant?
Best, ike 
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04-15-2021, 05:55 PM
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Nevermind, found the diy article. Leaking stopped (all refrigerantt gone lol). Oh well.
Any tips for re-seating that hose properly? Looks like it's just a metal nipple and oring. Does the o ring need sealant?
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Last edited by ike84; 04-15-2021 at 06:01 PM.
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04-15-2021, 06:35 PM
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no sealant ever on an oring, especially AC lines. Suggest replacing the oring and then getting it sealed back up.
If you have a vacuum pump & gagues it's easy enough. takes less then 2 cans. can be filled back pretty easily.
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04-16-2021, 06:29 AM
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Thanks stl!
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04-16-2021, 06:39 AM
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The O-ring needs to be replaced with a new one that is first coated lightly with PAG oil.
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04-16-2021, 07:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JFP in PA
The O-ring needs to be replaced with a new one that is first coated lightly with PAG oil.
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Got it, thank you!
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04-16-2021, 08:19 AM
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And be sure it is made of the correct materials; not all O-rings are meant to be used in this application. AC o-rings are typically green in color and made from HRBN, a Nitrile 70 Durometer Material.
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