Receiver Drier rebuild procedure

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Mar 11, 2010 | 12:19 AM

Korevette

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Receiver Drier rebuild procedure

I have been looking everywhere to locate a 1976 VIR Receiver Drier that will be compatible with 134a. In Canada we have no access to R12 and after research I am satisfied with the 134a results. It doesn't get to hot in Canada.

The suppliers I have found have original kits but not designed for 134a. They offer a VIR elimination kit but I am not interested with that.

I have considered servicing the existing VIR unit with 134a dessicant.

Can someone please advise of the procedure.

Dano,

Mar 11, 2010 | 10:09 AM

mdj21

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Don't know if you can get things from NAPA up there in the great white north, but if you have your original VIR, you can get a service kit from NAPA that is basically a new desicant bag and some o-rings. The desicant in the bag is type XH-7 and is compatable with both R12 and R134a.

Here is a link to the NAPA part (part number is 208517.)
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...517_0214991380

I'm not sure if they will ship to Canada or not, but atleast you know what kind of desicant you need now.

Good luck and I hope this helps.....

Mike.

Mar 11, 2010 | 11:39 PM

Korevette

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Thank you for your reply Mike, you got me on the right track. We can get that dessicant up here in Canada, will be in the NAPA store tomorrow.

After reviewing your reply I found this automotive AC site that covered many things regarding the Reciever Drier and VIR. Heaps of information.

autoacforum.com

Thanks again !

Dano,

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