Anyone tried one of those wal-mart 134a recharge cans on a 5.0?

01eddie · 06-30-2008, 09:26 PM

Hi all, I searched for a while and still don't know a whole lot about those do it yourself A/C kits- or exactly how to do them on a V-8 explorer. If anyone has advice on how to do it, or a link to a really good thread, I'd love to know more about it. I only have basic tools and I also need to know what all I would have to buy to do the job. My AC worked fine this spring, but mysteriously stopped a few weeks ago. Anything else I should check first? How do I make sure my system is functioning properly minus coolant?

Sorry for all the questions, I really need help here. My Girlfriend has heart issues and no A/C is a real problem for her. (I'd just roll down the windows myself)

Thanks again,
Brian

*Joe Dirt* · 07-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Usually as freon drops out, it gradually loses cooling capacity. If your Ex was working great this spring but all of a sudden stopped- it's more likely a part failure than freon...

06-30-2008, 09:26 PM	#1
01eddie Wannabe Elite Explorer Grand Forks, North Dakota 2001 Eddie Bauer 5.0 V8 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 20 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Anyone tried one of those wal-mart 134a recharge cans on a 5.0? Hi all, I searched for a while and still don't know a whole lot about those do it yourself A/C kits- or exactly how to do them on a V-8 explorer. If anyone has advice on how to do it, or a link to a really good thread, I'd love to know more about it. I only have basic tools and I also need to know what all I would have to buy to do the job. My AC worked fine this spring, but mysteriously stopped a few weeks ago. Anything else I should check first? How do I make sure my system is functioning properly minus coolant? Sorry for all the questions, I really need help here. My Girlfriend has heart issues and no A/C is a real problem for her. (I'd just roll down the windows myself) Thanks again, Brian __________________ My other obsession: www.probetalk.com , and keeping a 1993 Ford Probe GT with 220,000 on the road!

07-01-2008, 10:16 AM	#2
Joe Dirt Making the mostest Holland, MI '00 V8 XLT Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 13,599 Vehicle Specs	Usually as freon drops out, it gradually loses cooling capacity. If your Ex was working great this spring but all of a sudden stopped- it's more likely a part failure than freon... __________________ If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9 My registry