2001 Ford Windstar A/C not blowing cold

GPENNINGTON

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2001 FORD WINDSTAR
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
85,655 MILES

Replaced the compressor in the van and charged the system. I may have overcharged system. A/C blew cold for the first few days and now is blowing cool air but not cold. I am afraid that the I blew the seals when I charged the system. Is there a way to check, and if they are bad, how do I repair and recharge?

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 3:19 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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There is a tool that will "sniff out" freon leaks. However, they are very expensive.

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 7:49 AM

GPENNINGTON

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Thanks for the response, but not sure how that answers my question. Is there a way for me to check to see if there is a leak in the line, or as stated in my original question, a way to see if I blew the seals. I hate to pay for "there is a tool, but it is expensive." Maybe I should have used that money toward having an A/C system check?

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 3:02 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
Because freon is a gas, chances are you won't be able to see a leak. The system needs to be recharged and then checked. I wish I could give you a better answer, but that is what needs done.

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Wednesday, May 19th, 2010 AT 11:47 PM