Never got to the explore the depths behind the front bumper today. That will be done over the next couple of days.

Thanks for your input guys. Condensers / evaporators.. got it.

I'm a little confused with closing up all openings and then making sure the shutters are open. Are we taking about the same.

The back of the compressor is clean with no evidence of a leak. Leak at a hose connection somewhere is my guess. R-12 is just about impossible to purchase here. I have heard horror stories of an upgrade to 134-A costing in the $6000.00 range.

Another question: What the hell is a front air baffle. I have a switch on the RH dash for it.