Help No A/C!!
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From: Bowling Green, KY
Help No A/C!!
My A/C quit blowing cold back earlier this year and it hasn't been to bad because when I go to work the sun is coming up and when I get off the sun is going down so I don't do much driving in the heat of the day. But now the temp is 108 and I have no A/C. I took it to a local A/C shop and they vacuumed the system and were going to recharge it. They called and said that the condenser had a hole in it, and that when replacing the condenser you have to replace the orifice tube and the drier as well. The quote was $760.00!!!! I told them that I could replace the parts then bring it back to have the vac and recharge done. Do I need to replace the orifice tube and drier along with the condenser?
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Personally I would get the system drained (however you see fit) and I would put compressed air in it to verify the leak.....I have a hard time believing mechanics...... If the condenser is verified to have a hole you can replace the drier if you want. The way I look at it is if the condenser didn't have a hole the drier would still be doing its job just as fine as it was before, along with the orifice.......On the other hand its what you are comfortable with. I piece trucks together all day long and reuse parts with no issues, but its all in what YOU feel comfortable doing.
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If it's been "open" for any length of time, the dryer probably ought to be replaced. It has a desiccant that will absorb atmospheric moisture and become non-performing.
The orifice is dirt cheap, and since it also has a small screen with it, it couldn't hurt, too.
Pop
The orifice is dirt cheap, and since it also has a small screen with it, it couldn't hurt, too.
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So I have confirmed that the condenser has a hole in it close to the bottom. I am trying to order the parts now on RockAuto and they have several different choices for my truck. They are all different sizes and have different inlet and outlet sizes. Without removing mine and measuring it does anyone know which one I need?
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I have to agree with POP ! replace the drier!!!! Moisture will degrade your ac system!!
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Not sure of the size. I haven't done one on my truck. I honestly don't know where you'd find it.......possibly call the dealer. I always find it easier if when you call the dealer say you work for some shop........Bobs Auto Repair in Chesterfield...lol. When they think you are a shop they usually find things for you that they wouldn't mess with for a regular consumer.
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With the gauges connected you have to rig a fitting to use shop air to the yellow charge line. I put 150 psi in and use soapy water if the leak is very small. I also have a freon leak sniffer. The perfered method is using nitrogen because of its small molecular structure it will leak out places you did not know you had.
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