99 3.4 2wd no R-134 remaining

Got hit on the front bumper passenger corner and had a body shop align it. Pressure checked the ac system and it didn't hold vacuum. Brought it to a shop (for another reason) and they checked ac real quick and reported no R-134...empty. Wondering if the condenser was damaged or a hose up front..and what the best thing to do now.

Since the system is basically evacuated is there a better way to find the leak?

 

crawl under it or look through the front for leaking oil from the damaged compressor...
It will have green dye leaking from it most likely & look like bright green slime, old school green coolant...

if you dont see that, could have just slowly leaked out overtime from various seals, shredder valves, etc....

 

>>if you dont see that, could have just slowly leaked out overtime from various seals, shredder valves, etc....[/QUOTE]

I don't see any green slimy deposits anywhere...I do see green in the window of the Accumulator/Filter Drier. If the system is empty could the compressor have been damaged? thx for the reply