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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 08:20 AM
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That is a shot looking down into my radiator to show the color of the antifreeze
Yes I recognized that. Looks green to me with some rust or dirt, which is kind of typical, on the plastic diffuser.

Put a few drops of water on the spill. If it beads up then it is oil and it's from the compressor. If it sheets out it's coolant and it's no big deal. At least not from an AC standpoint.
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Super !!...you’ll be very happy with this kit...while you’re at it might as well pick this up !!...a terminal test kit too...LOL !!

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Old Jul 14, 2019 | 02:03 PM
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I have plenty of test leads for stuff, I don't need to get out of control!
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I have plenty of test leads for stuff, I don't need to get out of control!
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 07:20 AM
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Well C5 Diag and K-Spaz after car sat over night I went out started it up and the A/C light came on and cold air was pouring out of the vents. Put the car all back together and for right now going to keep my fingers crossed.

I can not tell you how much I do appreciate all of the info and help you guys have given me. I have printed out a lot for future use if necessary. Hopefully this will be the last on this.

THANKS AGAIN GUYS CHUCK
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 07:21 AM
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well c5 diag and k-spaz after car sat over night i went out started it up and the a/c light came on and cold air was pouring out of the vents. Put the car all back together and for right now going to keep my fingers crossed.

I can not tell you how much i do appreciate all of the info and help you guys have given me. I have printed out a lot for future use if necessary. Hopefully this will be the last on this.

Thanks again guys chuck
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 10:16 AM
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If anything I said actually helped, it was by accident. I'm really from over in OT where everyone is an *******, I just come over here to spread the wealth occasionally. I fit in better over there.

Glad to hear it's working. I hope it holds up and doesn't give you fits down the road.
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Old Jul 15, 2019 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 97Chuck69
...I heard a loud pop and steam like coming from under the car and green liquid on the floor. I did find a black plastic plug laying there too...


I'm glad everything is working fine. I just would like to suggest, even if you don't act upon it, to test the green fluid while it's still possible.

Knowing if it is coolant/antifreeze, or refrigerant oil, might be helpful in the future and it will only take you a couple of minutes to determine.
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To K-Spaz and C5 Diag,,, took car in for A/C check and fill. The found a 0 ring I blew and found another one leaking. Changed both and filled A/C and now it is blowing ICE CUBES

Thank you guys for all of you help and advise.

Chuck
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I'm glad everything is working fine. I just would like to suggest, even if you don't act upon it, to test the green fluid while it's still possible.

Knowing if it is coolant/antifreeze, or refrigerant oil, might be helpful in the future and it will only take you a couple of minutes to determine.
Originally Posted by 97Chuck69
To K-Spaz and C5 Diag,,, took car in for A/C check and fill. They found a 0 ring I blew and found another one leaking. Changed both and filled A/C and now it is blowing ICE CUBES

Thank you guys for all of you help and advise.

Chuck
So it was refrigerant oil after all. Glad is finally solved.

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Old Jul 24, 2019 | 10:34 PM
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Glad to hear you got it working. And also that you found somebody competent to work on it. That might be worth more than the fixed car.
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