98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Question

[love them hogs]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Sounds like the serpentine belt may be rubbing or wearing out. It drives all the accesiores on the motor. Fairly easy to swap out. I know GC are know for having AC problems it is always the evaroparotor. THIS IS NOT EASY TO FIX. IT is located on the passenger fairly far up in the dashboard, requiring you to tear it a part. On my 97 GC same problem, so I just re charge it every month. It is really easy to recharge your system. I have had 3 GC all had big problems after 85k miles.

You didnt really do that did you?R-134a and R-12 are both dangerous chemicals and should never be inhaled unless you would like to get cancer or freeze your lungs.If your evaporator is leaking than you need to get it fixed or the freon recovered.Just re-charging the system that is leaking a dangerous substance in the cab of the car is the worst advice I have ever heard.DONT DO IT!!!

If you are wondering I am a collision repair tech that deals with this stuff everyday.I dont know what you think you learned in some engine class but if you are telling people to do that , then you dont know what you are talking about and shouldnt be giving advice.Sorry if I sound harsh but you are putting yourself and others in danger with that type of "shade tree" mechanics.