ac dryer/recharge question
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: yarmouth ma
ac dryer/recharge question
ok pulled out old dryer. i have a new one coming next week. i was able to blow air through it, does that matter?i thought it was blocked.I also bought a new orifice tube, now where does that go?
I took compressed air and blew it into one end of the open system and some air did come out of the other open end, so i am assuming that its ok as far as a blockage goes.
just some generic questions as I am new to ac repair.
thanks
I took compressed air and blew it into one end of the open system and some air did come out of the other open end, so i am assuming that its ok as far as a blockage goes.
just some generic questions as I am new to ac repair.
thanks
Melting Slicks
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From: Doha
St. Jude Donor '08
If you had some problems before you removed the dryer (like if you think there is a blockage or something), then the best thing to do is to totally flush the system clean. I recommend to let a professional do that, the flushing equipment needed are little pricey and you'll probably will need them once.
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
It's always good to replace the dryer anyway.
I don't remember if you are planning to convert to R134a, but here is a good article for 1977 to 1982 Corvettes.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/content/view/58/
I don't remember if you are planning to convert to R134a, but here is a good article for 1977 to 1982 Corvettes.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/content/view/58/
Le Mans Master
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From: Tampa Florida
Burning Brakes
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Flush gun. Sludge and dirt can block Evaporators and Condensers, making flushing the system necessary. The flush gun is partially filled with AC flush, and then pressurized. It has a standard tire stem, so I use a cheap tire inflator I got at Wal-Mart for $10. The flush gun is $80 from NAPA.
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