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Oct 25, 2011 | 02:56 AM

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Lothar34

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Why do you want to evac the high side?

Oct 25, 2011 | 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Lothar34

Why do you want to evac the high side?

Don't I need to, in order to pull the compressor bracket off? I am a first timer on automobile A/C systems, if you couldn't tell already.

Oct 25, 2011 | 11:23 AM

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Lothar34

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Oh yeah, I didn't know you were going to pull the bracket off already. I thought you were going to add the dye and see if you could determine the leak spot.

Yeah you're not supposed to vent the refrigerant to the atmosphere, but you certainly wouldn't be the first person to do it...

Oct 25, 2011 | 01:16 PM

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ShootCraps

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Originally Posted by kh400

I think you are going to need a new A/C compressor. Fairly common problem on the C5. A bitch to change also. Good luck!!!

My brother and I replaced the compressor in my C5 a couple weeks ago. Took 6 hours and was not difficult. Only annoying thing is removing the water pump. Get the instructions from the forum and follow them. Good luck.

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