25 October 2026

Well That Didn't Work

Tried to draw a vacuum on the HVAC system because the evaporator is connected at this point of the reassembly.

No joy.

It went from -32 psi to -20 while I attempted to distract myself with a trip to the brewery, or about 30 minutes.

That means I didn't diagnose the leak correctly and have wasted a week of my time replacing a part that was, likely, just fine.

And I still have a week of work ahead of me to get it put back together to a drivable state.

And I don't want to.

I am just entirely discouraged by this adventure and I just want someone to come take the hulk away and never wrench again.

I will get over this, but right now...

I am pinning a LOT of hope on Marv's gauges being the source of the leak, not my repair.  We're pretty sure I didn't operate them correctly for the second draw down.

On the plus side, I got two of the three wiring projects I wanted to do done. 

The real trick will be to shut off my mind sufficiently to stop brooding on it until tomorrow when I can work on it. 

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2 comments:

  1. Chuck Kuecker26 October, 2026 08:35

    Did you replace ALL the o-rings and the Schrader valves?

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    1. Angus McThag26 October, 2026 12:07

      LP Schrader valve and the entire HP port were replaced in April 2025.

      Even if those are BLEEPED they can't leak if the gauges are attached.

      See the next newer post for what the problem was!

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