Saturn Repair: AC leak, condenser unit, oil ring


Question
I have a 1994 SC-2 Saturn. I have charged my AC several times and used DYE to detect the leak. The charge lasts for about 1 week. It seems to be leaking from where the hoses connect to the condenser unit. Could this be the O-rings? What and How would be the best approach to repair this myself?

Thanks.

Answer
It is the O-rings. What I would do is to let it completely discharge before you attempt repair. The refrigerant is under very high pressure.Ideally you would take it to a shop and have them evacuate the system, but just letting it leak out will do the trick. It was going to happen anyways. Make sure to clean the area around the O-ring and ask the guy at the counter whether or not it needs a/c oil on the oil ring. Some do and some do not.If you put it on those that do not, it will leak. Just ask to make sure. I do not have access to that information. A parts house does.