Bright Green leak?

rman · Sep 1, 2018

Pulling up home today and I smell something odd, and notice a slight most behind me.
Quick glance at the Livewire and nothing odd, pull over, bright/neon green everywhere, below my alternator.

Did my A/C just take a dump on me? Running CAT ELC so that's definitely not it (Thank Baby Jesus)

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gotchadollar · Sep 1, 2018

My best guess is you hit an alien!

rman · Sep 1, 2018

gotchadollar said:
My best guess is you hit an alien!

We really need to build that wall....

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sootie · Sep 1, 2018

Does your a/c work?

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rman · Sep 1, 2018

sootie said:
Does your a/c work?

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it blows.... I live in Texas.
it's never been very cold, and today was fairly hot. Funny because I did mention to my passenger about 15 minutes before it happened, that my air wasn't very cold.

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rman · Sep 1, 2018

What else is green that smells odd? My best guess is dyed refrigerant.

More importantly, what other liquids are under the hood?

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79jasper · Sep 1, 2018

Most refrigerant oil is green. Especially with uv dye in it.

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rman · Sep 1, 2018

79jasper said:
Most refrigerant oil is green. Especially with uv dye in it.

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I guess that settles it. can't think of anything else under the hood. Now I gotta pinpoint the source.

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79jasper · Sep 1, 2018

Ac compressor is bottom passenger side of engine.
But follow the lines. Could even have a hose rubbed through on a intercooler pipe.

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rman · Sep 2, 2018

79jasper said:
Ac compressor is bottom passenger side of engine.
But follow the lines. Could even have a hose rubbed through on a intercooler pipe.

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coincidentally my belt is down to about 3 ribs now, with 1 or 2 ribs flapping about. might have worn/slapped a hole into one of the hoses.

So belt, possible hose and/or compressor, and also investigate why the belt is shredding.

add that to CPS o-rings, steering box, brakes, and that awful wah-wah from the front drivetrain.

But hey, I'm studded!

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dsberman94 · Sep 2, 2018

Belt shredding is probably going to be tensioner pulley.

rman · Sep 2, 2018

dsberman94 said:
Belt shredding is probably going to be tensioner pulley.

I'll have to inspect, it all looked good when I installed my alternator in December. Though this summer has been brutal, I wouldn't be surprised if the heat has escalated minor faults.

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rman · Sep 10, 2018

Finally took a look at the truck today.

Belt tensioner is cocked inward, causing belt to shred from the front. Everything else that J can see seems to be aligned properly.

Shredded ribs put a gash in the a/c line between the accumulator and the condenser.

Yay.

Any decently priced options other than OE? Looks like Amazon has the Motorcraft for $84. Would be nice to find a reliable aftermarket for less.

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79jasper · Sep 10, 2018

I don't think I would complain about $84. Lol
Take it to a local shop to be repaired. May be cheaper.

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rman · Sep 10, 2018

79jasper said:
I don't think I would complain about $84. Lol
Take it to a local shop to be repaired. May be cheaper.

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then I'd have to pay labor! lol

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79jasper · Sep 10, 2018

I mean take just the line.

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Calico5 · Sep 10, 2018

rman said:
then I'd have to pay labor! lol

Hey rman,
Where abouts in SoCal are you? I'm San Diego area.

I've got a Vacuum pump and gauges. The R134 is a Autozone item...
Just need some PAG oil (and a new line...) too.

~Al

rman · Sep 10, 2018

Calico5 said:
Hey rman,
Where abouts in SoCal are you? I'm San Diego area.

I've got a Vacuum pump and gauges. The R134 is a Autozone item...
Just need some PAG oil (and a new line...) too.

~Al

geez... I was in san marcos, grew up in PQ. moved to Fort Worth, TX almost 3 years ago. Guess I should update my profile lol.

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