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Using Orifice Tube as indicator to A/C Flush


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Mr.roy_DIY
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May 17, 2012, 3:13 AM

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My mechanic told me i need to replace compressor because it warped do to heat. It will clutch and work when freon it in system, but will only last for 2 weeks or so. He told me i need new compressor and accumulator (should be replaced in process), orifice tube and to do a/c flush. My question goes as if i take orifice tube out and find that there are no debris, can i use this as indicator not to do flush and just replace components? visa versa too. Thanks.


Hammer Time
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May 17, 2012, 3:19 AM

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Is this on you Porsche or you Maserati?



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Tom Greenleaf
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May 17, 2012, 11:29 AM

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Where is that damn crystal ball? CJ gives them out to mods.

Oh - here it is.......



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Mr.roy_DIY
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May 17, 2012, 12:06 PM

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Is this on you Porsche or you Maserati?


This is for GMC Jimmy 4.3L 2wd

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May 17, 2012, 2:04 PM

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Your Condenser is not flushable anyway



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Mr.roy_DIY
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May 18, 2012, 2:24 AM

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Your Condenser is not flushable anyway


Hmm, the mechanic said "A/C Flush" but he did not quote me on condenser replacement. Maybe he was going to flush tubes and evaporator minus condenser. let me know if I am missing. Thanks.

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Hammer Time
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May 18, 2012, 3:11 AM

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All this has already been explained to you on the other site. Stop beating it to death.



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Tom Greenleaf
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May 18, 2012, 3:30 PM

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As said. HE condensers can't be flushed. You can if you lay one flat on a picnic table and use about 400 gallons of lacquer thinner.

Let the techs do their job as seen fit. They have this in front of them, we don't,

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