Re: IML: AC Leak

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I know nothing about this, but a shop crossed the threads on a connection like this in one of my cars. I hope that hasn't happened to you.

Paul W.

In an email dated 14/6/2005 3:05:39 pm GMT Daylight time, "Philip Brust" <pbrust@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>On my 82, I replaced the receiver dryer and I'm having trouble with leaks at
>the connection on both sides. Used for years, these connectors have a single
>stud on each side of the receiver/dryer for fastening the connection. New
>gaskets, of course.
>
>On my other Mopars, the connectors are flat to the sides of the
>receiver/dryer; on this car, the connectors are pulled slightly toward the
>stud side of the connection allowing some gap at the tubing side of the
>flange.
>
>I'm considering placing a small piece of gasket material under the stud side
>as a shim to even things out but I know this was never in the design of the
>components.
>
>Does anyone have any advice on how to make a tight connection?
>
>Phil Brust
>73 & 82 Imperial
>
>
>
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