Originally Posted by lsrx101
Stay FAR away from the Four Seasons compressors. Their quality control is marginal at best. Yes, get the one with the clutch. New is the best way to go.
NEVER EVER use sealer. It will either not work or will totally hose your system. That stuff is pure snake oil.
Along with the compressor, replace the accumulator and orifice tube. Flush the evaporator and condenser and add back the proper amount of oil.
Be sure to pull a hard vacuum before charging. Don't use the cans with the hoses attached, this is just begging to get air into the system. Use a manifold gauge set with a proper can tap.
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you almost have me convinced to do it myself...looking at that site now...i'm just apprehesive about the flushing.
i don't have an air compressor, but this sounds like a good reason to buy one!
BUT, to pull a hard vacuum, i don't know anyone that has a pump...
red or blue tube?
do i need the o-ring kit? anything else? lines? etc etc. first A/C job
do i need this filter?
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