[DeTomaso] Exploding air conditioning system - Fake News or an accident waiting to happen?

[charlesmccall at gmail.com]

Hi all

 

In the 20+ years that I've had my Pantera, the air conditioning has only
worked for a few sporadic months. It works fine when charged, but we can't
find the source of the leak, despite having changed nearly everything that
could be changed. So the system was charged again a few weeks ago preparing
for my trip to Le Mans Classic, and this guy did find a crimp that looked
suspicious, so we'll see how long I have cool air. 

 

Anyway, I seem to remember that we all know that at higher speeds (85mph+)
there is a low pressure area behind the AC condenser, which is why some
people move them up front. I also seem to remember something about the
system pressure getting too high because of inadequate cooling, and this
high pressure causing the system to explode. Is this correct? Is there a
risk from leaving the AC on full speed, non-stop for hours on end of high
speed highway cruising with the stock condenser set-up?

 

Thank you!


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   Hi all


   In the 20+ years that I've had my Pantera, the air conditioning has
   only worked for a few sporadic months. It works fine when charged, but
   we can't find the source of the leak, despite having changed nearly
   everything that could be changed. So the system was charged again a few
   weeks ago preparing for my trip to Le Mans Classic, and this guy did
   find a crimp that looked suspicious, so we'll see how long I have cool
   air.


   Anyway, I seem to remember that we all know that at higher speeds
   (85mph+) there is a low pressure area behind the AC condenser, which is
   why some people move them up front. I also seem to remember something
   about the system pressure getting too high because of inadequate
   cooling, and this high pressure causing the system to explode. Is this
   correct? Is there a risk from leaving the AC on full speed, non-stop
   for hours on end of high speed highway cruising with the stock
   condenser set-up?


   Thank you!

                         Classification: Restricted