AC radiator leak - is it fixable?

My old girl likes her AC too. She's 16.

 

Dog on board means fastest repair.
TA or Petro, perhaps maybe a Loves if you park there?
They probably will add near 2 pounds of Freon after they vacuum it for an hour.
Freon is like $40 a pound now I think.
They probably won't replace your dryer unless you request it. Because that would be more vacuum testing.
Your good as long as your compressor did not go bad.
If your truck is 5 years old I would consider replacing that before it goes bad.
Since you getting your AC opened up.

 

A radiator shop that can weld aluminum can crimp that tube and weld the hole up and it’ll be as good as new.

I had a similar event happen to my condenser ten years ago and I had my local radiator shop weld it and its been working great ever since.

Now if you want to spent $400 plus on a new condenser, it’s up to you.

 

Welding is usually $100 per hour flat rate.
Last time I was at TA I think it was $20 as well.
I just forgot how much it was. Or I got ripped off good?

 

Ok, one more time. Call Radiator works Wyandotte Mi. PM me if you need the # . They may have a distributor in Ohio. Otherwise one of their distributors, Keystone automotive in Cullman Al will have one. I got my last one from them picked it up there. They’re now also affiliated with LKQ automotive, a big aftermarket supplier. I p/u one yesterday at LKQ whse. In Romulus Mi. No telling where they have them available nowaday, as their network has expanded. I will be installing mine tomorrow in Louisiana. Should also replace air drier if possible. Best to pull a vacuum. But with or without a new drier, it will probably work. I’ve replaced many a part, and with a new air drier, have had good results, as the drier will get most moisture out. I just bought r34 at Walmart less than $5 a can. A hose to install it is another $ 15. My Truck takes 5 cans. The capacity is listed on firewall, I have a vacuum pump with me, however my generator is at home. I’ll ptobably just fill it up and later replace drier $25 and pull a vacuum and refill. Dealer part is $600 T/A will charge you at least $200 I’m sure. Yes any moisture can cause expansion valve to freeze up, but usually it will just underperform a very little bit, and over time cause rust in system. Harbor freight has a very cheap vacuum pump that runs off a drill motor. While not the greatest. I’ve read that they actually will get the job done. No need to buy gauges. Just get a hose with the gauge on it. Good enough. Or you pay Petro in Dodgecity Al. to pull it down and refill, but defiantly replace first. If you decide to do yourself, wouldn’t hurt to add a 3 oz can of oil. That’s plenty as most of the oil stays in the system when you lose the Freon.

 

You’re welcome, I think it’s @ exit 304 1 mile e of I-65. Petro @ exit 299 good shop. Otherwise Loves in Birmingham might even be cheaper,There’s also a Loves in Poplarville Ms. I’d call first make sure they can do it. I would avoid the T/A in Meridian Mississippi and also the one in Slidell La. And by all means avoid Petro in HammondLa. Worst shop I’ve ever seen.

 

Well I got mine fixed. Didn’t start on it till dark. Had a bad low pressure switch also. Unplugged it and got it jumped with a wire for now. Got a new one under bunk, wife’s sleeping though. Got lucky wasn’t too hot today.Gonna rain and be cooler tomorrow,had a problem getting hose tight. The condensors are very fragile. Have use 2 wrenches to avoid breaking new one. Well hope all works out for you. Also had problem with new can design.After You hook hose to can, You pierce the can with the needle and only back out a turn or 2, if backedout all the way Freon won’t flow, some kind of new safety feature.Took a while to figure that one out. Lol 5 hrs altogether, taking my time. Oooh it’s cold now!!! Good Luck, let us know how it worked out for you