Tim is dead on..............most likely o-ring........you can buy a can of
dye at Wal-Mart to add to the system then see with a florescent light
exactly where the problem is.......

Adam P
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----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:14 AM
Subject: AC System Leak

> I have a leak somewhere in the AC system on my 88 GL. Loses the freon.
> Not a 100 per cent loss, but it loses most of it.
>
> How does one locate a leak like this, and what is the best approach to
> fix it. . I think I want to stick with the freon, but would consider a
> possible change if I can do it myself.
>
> Any sage advie from the List???
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver in Birmingham, Alabama, home of High Heat and High Humidity
>