TW> Sounds like a plan. That is a good price on the Compressor. I pair   
   TW> almost $500 for one for a Chev S-10.   
   TW> Make sure you let the vacuunm pump run about 30 minutes after it reaches   
   TW> it's hihest vacuum,   
   TW> The biggest problem is to NOT put in too much R134a the system.   
   TW>    
   TW> Here is a good run through of what to do from the interent.   
      
   Thanks for the link.     
      
   I'm still scratching my head, but the problem has yet to reappear.  The only   
   thing I did to it when inspecting was to add 1/2 can of R134a to top it off.   
   The reading on the top area of the "safe/green" area now.   
      
   The job will cost me a bit more since I don't have a vacuum pump, hose kit, or   
   tank to evacuate the system into.   
      
   - Mark   
      
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