93 Previa AC and other questions

[tbkilb01]

It's actually an ac recovery machine. Usually found at automotive repair shops. Me, I just got it going with gauge on can purchased at Walmart. I really was just checking to see if there was a leak and ended up not having any leak. After a can, the compressor kicked in. I filled per instructions on can. I purchased kit to update fittings and never opened up system. Should not cost that much to have system checked for leak. If you need ac, might invest to have it checked out by pro. To get it done right. Pressures, vacuum, leaks, compressor, evaporator, valves , etc. so many variables. I just use when I need to. It's not my daily driver anymore, more of a weekend camper....but it Worked for me. Some people doubt it but it's working still. Could breakdown tomorrow. I've had the van since new and never been to shop,so I really didn't feel comfortable letting someone else tinker on it. But ac systems are fairly easy unless you got component problems, then it gets too expensive to have fixed at shops. If you do it, research good! Know what your looking for. Fill it thru correct valve( low pressure side) and don't over fill. Be patient. Remember you have 2 units to turn on when filling! Do you have a shop manual?

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still cooling( fingers crossed)!