| Another Duracool Question [message #97302] |
Thu, 26 August 2010 11:53  |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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I have another question about Duracool. I have been neglecting my '87 Jeep Cherokee ever since I got my GMC Motorhome (GMC content), although I have towed it with the coach (more GMC content):
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=34786&title=towing&cat=5523>.
I have finally been forced to do a number of repairs due to a water pump failure. Among them are a new radiator, and repairing the air conditioning. I have had a small leak in the AC system for a few years and can get to all the hoses etc. better with the radiator removed.
Part of the problem (the main one, as far as I can tell) is a porous AC hose. The system has leak detector dye in it and the dye is leaking through the hose in the form of a kind of oily "sweat". The system is currently charged with R-12. I think I already know the answer to this question, but here goes anyway. Should I replace this hose or will the Duracool, by virtue of it's 'larger molecules' nor leak through this hose? This is just one of the things on a list of things I need to take care of to bring this vehicle back up to snuff, and I would like to take care of them all at once, if possible, while avoiding unnecessary work and expense.
I have installed Duracool (purchased from Bennet Cycle Supply) into my youngest son's truck and my oldest son's Cherokee with outstanding results and am looking forward to having nice cold AC in my Jeep once again.
Thanks.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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