An update on the AC high-side fitting leak.
The guys at
Chandler Automotive in Sterling VA did a great job repairing the aluminum tube (that was NLA) with their AC expertise and machining capabilities. During a routine travel break and engine oil check at an I-70 rest stop east of Kansas City last March (GPS coords: 39.004798°, -93.850343°) I notice some "green stuff" around the fitting and called Chandler on the cell phone. Mike himself took the call and explained it was only residue from charging the system. He was right and the AC has been working great since then!
Photo of high-side port taken yesterday 5/26/2012.
So the original line which they had to disassemble and remove, grind and rework is still in place.
-Ed