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Subject:Sealing Compressors
From:Michael Townsend
Date:Fri, 20 Aug 1999 08:03:25 -0400

That's interesting,

I had mine evacuated, the receiver dryer replaced, and the system recharged.
(The DPO's left broken for at least 4 years) It has worked fine all
summer -- which is important down here in the land of 98 F, 37C; 90%
humidity.  Anyway, there is compressor oil stains all over the underside of
the compressor, and all around the metal cooling pipe below it.  I have even
seen a drop of oil on the lowest point of this pipe below the compressor.
How can the compressor be leaking so much oil without leaking the R-12?  How
long do I have before it locks up?

Thanks,
Michael Townsend

-----Original Message-----
>
>|      Napa has compressor shaft seal kits  for $10 - $20 depending on the
>| sanden model in your van and your discount rate.  The compressor is
>probably
>| ok

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