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Old 12th June 2019, 21:24   #14
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If lubrication is used, the workshop manuals specify a smear of refrigerant oil.
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I don't know where that little nugget of information came from, but it's completely incorrect Simon
Workshop Manual (RAVE), Service Procedures, Air Conditioning, Condenser, Refit, 82-11:

"1. e. Lubricate new 'O' rings and threads of plug with clean refrigerant oil.
8. Lubricate new A/C pipe 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil."


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