77ricbaez

Quick question, would low freeon levels cause the clutch to not engage? The car hasn't had a recharge since 1997 I think.

don71

Yes.

MDchanic

Leakage of up to 1 pound of R12 per year was considered to be normal, as per the Chassis Service Manual.

- Eric

jaunty75

So this means that, by 2016, the car will have lost 19 lbs of freon.

If I were the compressor clutch, I wouldn't engage, either.


On a more serious note, there is a detailed troubleshooting chart in the chassis service manual, and low freon charge is only one of several possible causes of the clutch failing to engage. It would probably be a good idea to follow that chart.

MDchanic

Well, there is that whole "diffusion across a gradient" thing, but, uh, yeah, sure, exactly.

- Eric

77ricbaez

At least its cold over here, and thank God I fixed the heater core too!

joe_padavano

Nicely done!