Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
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I got my drier at Autozone or Advance, don't remember which and I got a new orifice tube and condenser at Advance. They are all fine. I saved some coin on the condenser with an AAP discount code too.
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Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
Before you buy from any auto store-check pricing from Rock Auto On line store. They sell a "kit". Consists of new compressor (same brand as your has/had. a new drier or accumulator, High psi hose w/oriface valve. For my 98 Jeep that cost is $165.00+ shipping with a new Sanden compressor (same as what was on it).I couldn't believe it. The auto stores alone were about $200.00 for the compressor alone-and if you don't buy/change the drier/accumulator you don't get a warranty on the compressor.
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Originally Posted By: FLORIDA
Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
No I don't have the flusher. I haven't ever done any ac work outside of a quick recharge. I think I'm just gonna pay a shop to do this work.
Originally Posted By: FLORIDA
Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
No I don't have the flusher. I haven't ever done any ac work outside of a quick recharge. I think I'm just gonna pay a shop to do this work.
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Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: FLORIDA
Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
No I don't have the flusher. I haven't ever done any ac work outside of a quick recharge. I think I'm just gonna pay a shop to do this work.
You can buy this: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail...5&ppt=C0050
Or the equivalent.
Empty the whole can into the system, and if black or silver stuff keeps flowing out, use another can.
Afterwards, replacing all that stuff is no harder than any other DIY task, so I reccomend doing the DIY job, then have a pro vaccum and recharge the system afterwards.
Originally Posted By: artificialist
Originally Posted By: FLORIDA
Is the dryer and office tube as brand sensitive as the compressor? I would like to pick these parts up at advance but I don't want to get something that will fail early.
I never had any problems with cheap driers/accumulators and orifice tubes/expansion valves. In fact aftermarket accumulators are better for some Fords, as some fords have a steel unit that rusts through, and all aftermarket ones are aluminum. Just remember to fill the drier/accumulator with the right amount of PAG oil as specified in the service manual.
Do you also know if your compressor is pre-filled with oil, or not?
Do you also have an AC system flusher?
No I don't have the flusher. I haven't ever done any ac work outside of a quick recharge. I think I'm just gonna pay a shop to do this work.
You can buy this: http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail...5&ppt=C0050
Or the equivalent.
Empty the whole can into the system, and if black or silver stuff keeps flowing out, use another can.
Afterwards, replacing all that stuff is no harder than any other DIY task, so I reccomend doing the DIY job, then have a pro vaccum and recharge the system afterwards.
Well the stupid denso first time fit wasn't a first time fit. The hole for the lines are too small. Double checked the part number 471-7011 and it says it's for the 02 Durango 4.7 2wd. Not sure why my lines don't fit. I have to go with a tough one brand from advanced now since my truck is at the mechanic tore apart.
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Turns out the previous owner swapped out the original system with one from a dakota. You would think it would be the same but it wasn't.
I've had good luck with a Behr compressor from Amazon online with free shipping. It was new and came with oil inside. If you're replacing the compressor and opening the system, might was well replace the drier and transfer exchange valve along with new O rings that come with the parts.
Put a Delphi AC compressor in my 1996 Plymouth Voyager about 2 months ago. I got it from Amazon for about $165 delivered which included a $15 online coupon promotion. So far it is working good, but I was alarmed when I saw on the box that it was made in China. BTW the original compressor lasted to about 225,000 miles and would still be going if the R134a hadn't leaked out along with the oil. That was a Denso, of course.
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