Title pretty much sums up my question.

I'm about to overhaul my A/C system due to inoperable compressor (ie. http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...or-clutch.html) I'm going to have the system evacuated so I can begin working, and was wondering if they can flush the system as well. So that I don't have to clean each individual line. And if they can do so properly. Thanks.

 

If the clutch is the only component that has failed, then you don't need to open up the system. No need to flush it either.

 

That's what I'd hoped, but it's near impossible to locate just a clutch.

And it's been almost a year since the A/C has run, so I have no doubt I would have more problems if I were just able to replace the clutch.

 

I would assume a "flush" for the A/C system would consist of draining whatever old PAG oil is in the system as well as evacuation with a vacuum to get all the moisture and air out and then recharge and add fresh PAG lube. I've never heard of an A/C system flush but then again I'm not an A/C expert, hope I answered your question

 

A flush is just where they run a solvent/flush through the system after evacuating the system to get the internals of everything clean. So there's no contaminents or anything.

 

Still no need to flush, have the system evacuated, replace the compressor, then once again, evac & recharge.