Leaking AC fitting
Yesterday I noticed what appears to be a tiny bit of oil (mostly an oil smudge) around one of the service connections for the auto AC. The oil seems to be leaking where the hose enters the crimped fi...
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Easy repair. Evacuate the refrigerant, cut off the fitting and replace it with a barbed fitting and clamp. The clamp will come with an extension to properly position it. You will need to determine if you have tube-o-ring of flair fitting and which size. Pump system down and re-charge. Now were going to hear from those that haven't worked in the HVAC business, why they would never use a fitting with a clamp. SOP for automotive AC repair. Fittings can be found in most auto parts houses.
Richard
Richard
