[Timcote1960]

Thanks for all the help on this. My A/P reports the recharge (with dye-laced refrigerant) was successful and it is chilly inside now. He will watch for leaks.

My rear alternator has gone bust. It's always something. I go through alternators like some folks go through water. Not the coupling this time, it's the windings, maybe still under warrantee. I've learned having an extra alternator on the shelf is worth it so will go and buy one.