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Feb 4, 2023 | 03:53 PM

Randy4068

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Does the 2004 xlt with 5.4 have an expansion valve or orifice tube

Feb 4, 2023 | 04:05 PM

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Orifice tube.

Feb 4, 2023 | 04:39 PM

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This ^^^^^^^

Feb 5, 2023 | 11:40 AM

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What pag oil also

Feb 5, 2023 | 01:51 PM

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What pag oil also

F7AZ-19589-DA (Motorcraft YN-12-C) or equivalent spec WSH-M1C231-B

Feb 8, 2023 | 02:24 PM

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The info sticker is missing from my truck, how much freon does it take from scratch with evacuation of system

Feb 8, 2023 | 02:39 PM

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The info sticker is missing from my truck, how much freon does it take from scratch with evacuation of system

1.05 kg (37 oz)

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Feb 9, 2023 | 02:11 PM

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Replaced this and dryer, pulled vacuum, recharged, pressure high on low side, any ideas

The black beach sand is the desiccant sack has ruptured, the color and the chunks of material are internal compressor pieces. Your compressor is shot. Make sure you flush all the lines, condenser, evaporator AFTER you remove the old compressor.

Once all the lines and other components flush clear, then install new compressor etc, evac and recharge.

Feb 9, 2023 | 02:12 PM

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pressure high on low side, any ideas

What are the actual numbers (low and high sides) including testing conditions? Outlet temp? EVAP inlet temp? Clutch cycling behavior?

Did you replace the compressor condenser, and accumulator? Flush the lines and evaporator?