A/C Compressor is leaking after repair shop…

[carguy333]

Hello, I took my SUV into the shop to have the timing belt changed. They had to disconnect an A/C line that was in the way of the timing belt cover. When they were done they said they did an evac/recharge. The day it came back there were green drips under the compressor, which got progressively worse, and now (couple weeks later) the A/C is not blowing cold at all. I took a look at A/C line that they disconnected and I don’t see any green leaks at the connections. All the drips are coming from underneath the compressor. Do you think they could have caused this or do you think it’s just a coincidence? The A/C was working fine for over a year until the day they touched the car. Thanks in advance for your help; I really do appreciate your time.

[idol]

Hi Carguy,
From the description, it sounds as if the lines did not seal properly at the compressor. I would suggest returning to the repair shop and ask them to check and ensure that the connection at the compressor is secure and sealed.
You can find the area of a leak yourself. Go to your autoparts store, purchase a leak detection kit and follow the instructions. Doing this may help you better determine the possible cause.. Try it and see if it gets you closer to a solution to your problem. Come back and let us know what you find.......IDOL