Should I replace the complete system or not?
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Laughing Gas
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Should I replace the complete system or not?
My ac quit so I took it in to a shop. They tried to charge and put dye in but said would not take. So opened up system and pulled out oriface tube and was plugged solid. Was told previous owner must have put stop leak in. They wanted to change the compressor, condensor, dryer and oriface tube for 1800.00. Told them to put it back together and would deal with it later. In AZ it is later now (106* outside). If I priced it right at Toulsey I can replace the above mentioned parts and the evaporator and hoses for approx 800.00 myself and take it in and get it charged. Should I do this or can the condensor and or the evaporator be cleaned well enough not to damage the other new parts. I also do not plan on ever selling this truck. Thanks for all advice in advance.
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The evap you "might" get by on, it's passages are a little larger and easier to flush. Be sure to use an evaporative type flush, like Duraflush or FJC Extreme clean. The condenser is a parallel flow style and cannot be completely flushed and must be replaced. Check on different vendors, there is now an aftermarket Sanden piston style compressor instead of putting one of those scroll pieces of crap back on it. Aftermarket A/C parts are not always a bad thing and can save you quite a bit of coin. The biggest reason for replacement part failure is improper service procedures.
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With that type of sealer, you need to replace everything. It's really nasty stuff. There are closed loop flush systems that can clean it out of the evaporator but no good way to do it DIY.
Matt is absolutely correct about using a Sanden based compressor in lieu of the OEM scroll.
Matt is absolutely correct about using a Sanden based compressor in lieu of the OEM scroll.
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Never mind on the compressor style, I just checked my catalogs now that I'm back at work.. On your Superduty that year they still used the FS10/FS20 black death makers. There is no alternative replacement for that unit. If you can get someone to flush the system for you with the machine, it would be in your best interest.
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Laughing Gas
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Thanks for the info. Just ordered parts from Toulsey. Evap, condenser, compressor, dryer, both hoses, oraface tube for 803.55 + shipping. With triple digits here in AZ I am ready to fix this problem. Again I appreciate all the reply's.
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Just curious, did you the work yourself?
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I would think the compressor would be the hardest part of the job, would you agree with that? Is the job pretty straight forward otherwise?
Thanks for the quick response!!
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Laughing Gas
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I have yet to do the whole STC, Standpipe, dummy plug blah blah etc etc work, so I may do it all at once.
I would think the compressor would be the hardest part of the job, would you agree with that? Is the job pretty straight forward otherwise?
Thanks for the quick response!!
I would think the compressor would be the hardest part of the job, would you agree with that? Is the job pretty straight forward otherwise?
Thanks for the quick response!!
Strokin Okie
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Reps, thank you!
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