Is there a way to add more PAG oil to the system without venting and
draining the whole thing? I'd like to get through this summer heat if
possible and put a new compressor on for next year. Got about a month to
six weeks to go.

John

On Aug 4, 2016 01:52, "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:

> It is possible your recent recharge did not include the correct type or
> among of oil to go with the refrigerant charge. Sometimes these compressors
> do get noisy and they sometimes run this way for years.  Sometimes they
> also self destruct and fill the system with pieces.
>
> Dennis,
> From my phone.
> ------------------------------
> From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
> Sent: ‎8/‎3/‎2016 9:13 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Whining AC compressor
>
> This on my '88 GL. Bloody ho in Alabama just now and badly needed. I
> recently serviced the system and it's been fine for about two weeks. Then
> started with the whine that has gotten progressively louder. I hate it but
> will have to run with it turned of. No experience with this. Anyone have
> any ideas. Really hate the idea of having to get a new compressor just now.
> Pricey!
>
> Thanks.
>
> John
>