ac condensor/dryer
04-16-2005, 12:40 AM
#1
ac condensor/dryer
Hey guys, I wanna swap out my ac condensor & dryer. Would anyone please tell me where are the good web site with instructions on how to do it? And what parts do I needed, would you happened to know all of the OE gasket/o ring parts number? And how much of these gasket/o ring will I needed? Does Autozone has it?
04-16-2005, 06:47 PM
#3
I'll assume your condenser is leaking, so chances are this nothing to remove from the system.
when you purchase the parts theyt should come with the neccesary gaskets and o'rings.
and for your knowledge as well as most other members. the cost of R134a has nearly Quadrupled from last year.
oh and here's a source for the parts :http://internetautomart.com/maxima/3rdgen/cool.html
when you purchase the parts theyt should come with the neccesary gaskets and o'rings.
and for your knowledge as well as most other members. the cost of R134a has nearly Quadrupled from last year.
oh and here's a source for the parts :http://internetautomart.com/maxima/3rdgen/cool.html
04-16-2005, 07:54 PM
#4
I got r1394a system, this is serviceable and diy. The hole in my consedor is big as a tooth pick right now and there is virtually 0 psi of pressure left. There shouldn't any problem discharging and taking it apart. I've heard lots of you guys here had done it. anyone? please help, I just need those how-to instructions... that's all. Internetautomar, if you like me to buy your parts, please source me those threads here with proper instructions.... 
04-16-2005, 08:38 PM
#5
Originally Posted by bvtran
I got r1394a system, this is serviceable and diy. The hole in my consedor is big as a tooth pick right now and there is virtually 0 psi of pressure left. There shouldn't any problem discharging and taking it apart.
You also need to take the extra step and evacuate it with a machine. This will rid you of detrimental factors, such as incorrect oil, incorrect oil quantities, and(the killer to an a/c system) moisture. Then again, you may get another two summers before anything costly occurs. Do you really want to take that chance? Pay a little now or a lot more down the road? Up to you.
04-17-2005, 06:36 AM
#6
there is no thread that I know of on replacing the condensor and drier, mostly because they are bolt on and bolt off. fairly straightforward replacement.
you still need to have the system vacummed down because it is now at atmospheric pressure, and that leaves no place for the refrigerant to go.
and don't worry about moisture in the system that's the drier / accumulators job
you still need to have the system vacummed down because it is now at atmospheric pressure, and that leaves no place for the refrigerant to go.
and don't worry about moisture in the system that's the drier / accumulators job
04-17-2005, 07:45 AM
#7
Originally Posted by internetautomar
and don't worry about moisture in the system that's the drier / accumulators job
That's one of the most peculiar things I've heard you say. From one to another, it's definitely a parts guy answer. The dessicant and/or charcoal in a dryer is not an infinite amount. It is meant to control minute amounts of moisture in a closed system. Actually, it becomes saturated quickly with small amounts. Too much moisture introduced into a new dryer would lead to a call to a parts guy for a new one. Why risk it? You said yourself to have a vacuum put on the system anyway. 
04-30-2005, 10:14 AM
#10
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I went to NAPA's update class a few months back... and walked away with a whole bunch of booklets with new procedures, part listings, and prices. But all that is at home on the other side of the world. Oh well, what can you do.And to maximize the life out of your system, I would clear out the whole system. My not be a bad idea to go ahead and replace the orifice tube at the same time, or atleast inspect it.
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