I've traced all the pipe work which from my understanding might show an oil leak if there was a pin hole in a pipe for example (although the underneath of mine looks like its driven through an oil well anyway)
Things are know are
1) When regassed the compressor when engaged caused more significant load on the engine than I expected, at idle it didn't feel too far from stalling
2) The connection to the radiator at the top under the bonnet is cross-threaded
My current plan of action is to
- remove the compressor and service it - any general advice here useful
- Cap off the rear aircon since it won't be used and will simply things - probably fold and chemical metal approach on pipes which I've seen other do
- Replace all O-rings
Appreciate any advice anyone has to or details to make this job easier / increase success
Thanks