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Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: High Point NC
yes, it won't ever get as cold if you don't. It really needs to get down to 29.6 in hg to boil out any moisture. If the system hasn't been open long you can get a cheap pump from harbor freight that will go down to about 26. This won't get the moisture, but will get most air out and will cool pretty well.
Safety Car
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...how long was the system opened up for?....you might as well replace the accumulator tank and change out the orifice tube as it works somewhat as a filter and as a metering device....
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Powhatan Virginia
yes, it won't ever get as cold if you don't. It really needs to get down to 29.6 in hg to boil out any moisture. If the system hasn't been open long you can get a cheap pump from harbor freight that will go down to about 26. This won't get the moisture, but will get most air out and will cool pretty well.
Le Mans Master
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From: San Diego, Ca
I'd replace the Accumulator. It's a Vette, but even if was the family Yugo, it's an opportunity to make it better than the Factory. When it was built, the line wasn't stopped to get it charged, or to check the vent temp - it's strictly a pump and dump operation. The compressor doesn't run until the car is started for the first time and though anything since '90 has a pressure sensor which gives the tester the high side, that's about it. But more importantly, the OEM's rely on the desiccant in the Accumulator to soak up any residual moisture that was left in the system and that at least gets it through the warranty - at which point, if it blows up, the Dealer hopes you trade it in on a new one, especially when you get the $3000 estimate for a rebuild. So take your time, replace the Accumulator and clean out the orifice, add the factory oil fill and then pump it down for an hour. If you're really nuts (like me), let it sit overnight to make sure the vacuum holds and then charge it up. I allmost guarantee you that you'll beat the Factory vent temp and with the right parts, it won't blow up on you (again).
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
The accumulator is almost new, I changed over to R134 about 6-8 months ago. So, should I still change it?
The hoses were off for a good part of the day, so I am going to vacuum the system.
Thanks for all your help!!
The hoses were off for a good part of the day, so I am going to vacuum the system.
Thanks for all your help!!
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2004
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....if the system was opened for any length of time (quote;The hoses were off for a good part of the day), you should replace the tank....if you plan on switching refrigerants to something other then what the tank was installed/used for then you MUST change the tank....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Was looking at accumulators and found this one for converting to r134, do I need this or is this a gimmick?
http://www.autozone.com/R,APP264907/...FCE0AA87A94F58
http://www.autozone.com/R,APP264907/...FCE0AA87A94F58
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: San Diego, Ca
Usually when the say universal they mean it will work with either gas. I don't know if that's the correct model for your Vette, but it doesn't look like anything I've seen. You should be able to find a direct replacement though if you're '91 or below, the GM replacement requires that the bracket be notched for it to fit as it comes with 2 schraders instead of just the one. You might try NAPA or The Last Detail - www.tld-corvette.com
