Curious if it's worth the hassle. I have a 2003 Yukon, 150k miles, that was in a front end collision back in Jan 2018. Insurance totalled it out and I bought it back and am just getting around to getting it back to pre-accident state. A/C worked up until the wreck. I believe the condenser was damaged in the wreck - it's got a visible wave to it. Bummer, too, as I hit a deer in Nov '17 and it was replaced then.
Anyway, since the system is totally empty at this point, I am considering replacing the condenser and picking up a vacuum pump/manifold set from Amazon for $100 or $125 and refilling it myself. I was also considering throwing dye in there now, in the event it bleeds down again I'd be able to find the leak.
Is this a simple enough procedure to do, or is it more hassle than what it's worth? Any other recommendations to be replaced - certain O rings, etc - before I recharge it? Any other words of advice?
Seemed like the procedure was basically to apply vacuum and make sure it holds over a period of time. If that passes, apply vacuum for a good 60+ mins to ensure all moisture is gone. Refill with oil, refill with coolant (planned on using a digital food scale to measure amount put in the system).
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