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Old May 23, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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accumlator/ dryer

I just replaced the accumlator/dryer or receiver(whatever you want to call it). It was the orginal one. There was a thin piece of foam wrapped around the cylinder itself with a zip tie. it was also rusted beneath it and that had caused the cylinder wall to fail and then the system began to leak. Just as an FYI remove that foam before its to late!!! The condensation was being retained/trapped by the foam allowing water to be pressed against the accumlator. (design flaw or Fords attempt at getting more repair $$$?? )

Anyone else have this problem, or am i just speical?
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 04:18 AM
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Yup, the same thing happened to mine with only 14k on it. Had to replace the evap. also. That rubber coating was a bad idea IMO. I agree, take it off before you all have the same problem.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 06:29 AM
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My 98 Ranger and a friends 98 Explorer both have corroded, leaking, oil covered accumulators. My last addition of r134 lasted about 2 weeks before it statred losing effectiveness.
 
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Old May 24, 2004 | 01:01 PM
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its really easy to replace it. and since 134a is cheap it doesnt cost a lot. Its 76.00 for the accumulator from ford.
 
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