Compressor Leak Testing V5 - Conventional Mount
Tools Required
• | J 39400 Electronic
Halogen Leak Detector |
• | J 39500-B
A/C Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling and Recharging (ACR4) System |
• | J 39893 Pressure
Testing Connector |
- With the sealing washers in place, install the J 39893
on the rear head of the compressor.
- Connect the gage charging lines and the J 39500-B
.
- Pressurize the suction and the high-side of the compressor using
R-134a refrigerant.
- With the compressor in a horizontal position, rotate the compressor
shaft several turns by hand in the operating direction.
- Using the J 39400
, inspect for leaks at the following locations:
• | The pressure relief valve |
• | The through bolt head gaskets |
• | The compressor shaft seal |
- Perform the measures necessary to correct any external leaks found.
- Inspect for leaks again following any repair.
- Recover the refrigerant.
- Disconnect the hoses from the J 39893
.
- Remove the J 39893
.