[SteviePorsche]

Did u solve this one? If not. i suggest getting an exact replacement and dryer and stick it back together fill with R12 and go on your way. And I do mean EXACT parts. I had a previous 944 I had converted to some aftermarket R34 by a mechanic who knew Porsches. 1500.00 later I had nothing but leaks and troubles and it locked up on me eventually to the point I had purchased 3 different compressors over 10 years. Something about oil ratios and Pag oil versus mineral oil and new ounces of new freon versus ounces of old freon and god knows what else was wrong. The rear tab didnt quite align with the rear mount so was always running millimeters out of balance. Broke the belt tightener once even as the compressor twisted sideways. What a waste of time money and frustration. Probably spent 4000.00 over 10 years on just the AC. 2 new aftermarket R34 compressors and 1 rebuilt original. New dryers. 5 or 6 recharges. It adds up. Thank god someone rearended that car or I would still be trying to figure out the AC.

My newest 944 had AC go out with compressor lock and belt snap. and I bought exact parts put them on myself and took to a certified AC shop for R12 recharge. That was 6 years ago and ice cold air every Summer. New compressor and dryer were 700.00 and AC charge was 250 and never thought about it again. Lessons learned. Dont mess with original design.