orifice tube location
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
Burning Brakes
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From: Michigan
Here is a pic of the location. Look at step 10. You can rent an oriface tube removal/install tool free from Autozone. Be careful it is brittle and can break off inside the tube.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/comp...iendly-ac.html
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/comp...iendly-ac.html
Burning Brakes
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From: Morgantown,WV USA
Here is a pic of the location. Look at step 10. You can rent an oriface tube removal/install tool free from Autozone. Be careful it is brittle and can break off inside the tube.
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/comp...iendly-ac.html
http://www.corvettemagazine.com/comp...iendly-ac.html
How can you seperate the tubes from each other to get to the tube itself?
Former Vendor
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From: Carmichael ca
Use 2 wrenches and unscrew the fitting. To remove the o-tube use some needle nose pliers. Twist and pull. if it doesn't come out easily, don't force it, it sucks when they break off. Pour some comp oil down the tube and let it sit over night, then it should come out. Its a good idea to put some comp oil on the new one also.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Michigan
Paul is right. The advantage of using ester oil instead of PAG oil is that the ester oil is compatable with both the mineral oil used in an R12 system and the PAG oil used in a R134a system. If any old mineral oil gets left behind after purging and cleaning the system it will be ok with the ester oil.
You can get the ester oil at any auto parts store with the other A/C supplies..
You can get the ester oil at any auto parts store with the other A/C supplies..
Burning Brakes
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From: Michigan
It doesn't "go bad" but if the dessicant becomes contaminated with the wrong oil or too much moisture it should be replaced. The accumulator/dryer is in the system to "accumulate" excess oil in the system and hold it and to "dry" any moisture that might be present in the system. Thus, accumulator/dryer.
Moisture is an A/C systems worst enemy.
Moisture is an A/C systems worst enemy.
Last edited by 08vycpe; Jun 27, 2010 at 02:15 PM.
