2001 Suburban ac leak near compressor

[Stephenvdh]

I have leak coming from compressor area. Detached lines seals appear good , suction hose y block has possible leak is this common??

[gmtech1]

Originally Posted by Stephenvdh

I have leak coming from compressor area. Detached lines seals appear good , suction hose y block has possible leak is this common??

Leaking lines are not uncommon, usually the compressor itself leaks at the case seals.

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by Stephenvdh

I have leak coming from compressor area. Detached lines seals appear good , suction hose y block has possible leak is this common??

the ac compressor when over 10 years old will leak at the body seals. you will know this because the bottom belly of compressor will have a funky type oil over it and some drips. if this is the seals the oil will reduce to a point where the compressor will lock up because the oil leaked out...

the front compressor seal will leak also ....most times not so much you need a new compressor.

I would replace the compressor also the O tube/filter dryer / low pressure switch..new gaskets/O rings...