A C compressor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
Bill thanks much. I've read all the posts on this the search function would pull up 
and nobody mentioned an actual Vac amount or time frame. Here's what's up, I need to swap out an AC hose to install a TT and the system will be opened for only a few minutes. Just long enough to R&R the hose on the compressor. Then I'll need it recharged. What I've decided to do is have a shop empty it, I'll drive home and change the part and go back for a refill. I'll know to set some extra time aside to let them vac it out. By the time I buy or rent some equiptment and screw things up It'll end up costing so much more.
IQ
and nobody mentioned an actual Vac amount or time frame. Here's what's up, I need to swap out an AC hose to install a TT and the system will be opened for only a few minutes. Just long enough to R&R the hose on the compressor. Then I'll need it recharged. What I've decided to do is have a shop empty it, I'll drive home and change the part and go back for a refill. I'll know to set some extra time aside to let them vac it out. By the time I buy or rent some equiptment and screw things up It'll end up costing so much more.IQ
I would also recommend asking the shop to add a small amount of PAG refrigerant oil to the system.
Having the shop vacuum and recgarge the system is an EXCELLANT idea and shouldnt cost that much.
Good luck on your MODs
\BC
