AC not working, AC compressor pulley rattling

[spectra]

cant charging be done with the recharge kits at any autoparts store?

I bought one with a guage thinking mine was low so I have a full large bottle and gauge

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by spectra

cant charging be done with the recharge kits at any autoparts store?

I bought one with a guage thinking mine was low so I have a full large bottle and gauge

Those are "kind of OK" for recharging a system that is a little low, but not good for an empty system that has been exposed to air. The moisture and particulate that got into the compressor and system while disconnected will cause very premature failure if you simply charge the system without evacuating it. The evacuation process involves using a suction pump to draw an extreme vacuum on the system, which removes any moisture and impurities.