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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 06:10 PM
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I have F150 2000 XL 4.2L V6. My truck's AC has a tiny leak and is not blowing cold air so I recently added more R134 freon. I now get cold air and quite happy with the AC performance. However, I noticed that the return line (low pressure) to the AC compressor sweats excessively, much more visible than the condensation at the Accumulator. I can see the water dripping from line condensation on to the serpentine belt and compressor. I never paid attention to this until now. Not sure if this is normal. If it continues, I am afraid that it might prematurely damage the serpentine belt and compressor

See attached pictures and my video clip.

Is this normal? Do I need to do anything about this? Could this be caused by overcharging with Freon



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Old Apr 26, 2021 | 06:26 PM
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It is completely normal for cold metal lines to condense moisture out out of the air (sweat) when the humidity is high enough and the temperature of the metal is below dewpoint.

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