My air conditioning nightmare.2000 Grand caravan

Slappy;I think thats exactly what hapenned. The evap failed critically and puked all the oil out. That in turn burned up the rotors in the compressor. I have no explanation why the lines are starting to leak but this might be why. At first I thought they were stainless,but in hindsight why would Chrysler use stainless steel? They are more likely aluminum and prone to corrosion from the outside in. The pinhole I found was in the higher line and directly above the lower line. They were rather close togther and I had to spread them some to wrap the putty around it. This makes me think the lines might have been rubbing together,causing a thin spot.

Ramenth,with the rats shops are having to charge,it's no wonder they use dye. It's faster and much cheaper for the customer. And if it does cause problems,it will likey be well after the vehicle has left the shop.

Dan201,I wish I was closer!!! Im in B.C though. What I really need is a method to evac and recharge the system without dumping it in the atmosphere. Every time I have to have that done it costs me min $100. Something that wont break the bank is good too!

I have attempted an AC repair before,on an older Caravan. Too much was wrong and the Van wasnt worth what it would cost. I can change out a drier and know where the valves are for recharge. I can swap out the lines or any component myself.I havent this time as I have no desire to dump any sort of thing in the atmosphere that I could get in trouble for.

Im in this Vans AC repair waist deep now,So I might as well do the lines. Any advice here would be deeply appreciated,and Im hoping I can get preformed lines somewhere,maybe a coated one that wont corrode.

The van has 200 000+ km's now,but by all acounts it should go well over 400 000 if I maintain it.So thats why I want to make a lasting repair.