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Old 03-18-2013   #61
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I am debating if i should put a newer style condenser or add a fan to my system while I have it open during my a/c compressor rebuild, besides new orings and Orfic tube and accumulator. I live in south tx and we hit well in to the 100s for long periods. I've hear the r134 systems have more fins per inch.

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Whatever you decide I am recharging my A/C with new Accumulator/drier with R12. The A/C ran very cool before and would easily handle your tx temps I am sure A/C Vacuum Pump and Oil.
R12 compared to R134a and Recharging R12

It is your Engine Coolant System I would be more concerned about with tx temperatures (specifically Stop and Go traffic)

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Old 03-21-2013   #62
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Dose the zr1 have a orfice tube in the a/c system and were? When I have the system open I Am going to replace the accumulator, Change the high pressure and low pressure switches with new ones, Flush the entire system, Rebuild the AC compressor, Straighten the fins on the condenser, And replace all the O-rings And then vacuum it down and check for leaks And then pressurize it with nitrogen and check for leaks. Can anyone think of anything that I'm missing On a complete r12 overhaul and re-installation??

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Old 03-21-2013   #63
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Dose the zr1 have a orfice tube in the a/c system and were? When I have the system open I Am going to replace the accumulator, Change the high pressure and low pressure switches with new ones, Flush the entire system, Rebuild the AC compressor, Straighten the fins on the condenser, And replace all the O-rings And then vacuum it down and check for leaks And then pressurize it with nitrogen and check for leaks. Can anyone think of anything that I'm missing On a complete r12 overhaul and re-installation??

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There is a screen with "O" ring sitting in the vertical tube (high pressure side) of the evaporator.
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Old 03-21-2013   #64
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There is a screen with "O" ring sitting in the vertical tube (high pressure side) of the evaporator.
Cliff's got it right. If you break the fitting where the high pressure line(small diameter one) goes into the bottom of the evaporator housing, you will find the orifice tube down inside the line on the evaporator side. You can grab the little plastic tab with a pair of needlenose pliers and wiggle/twist the orifice tube/screen out.

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Old 03-22-2013   #65
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Cliff's got it right. If you break the fitting where the high pressure line(small diameter one) goes into the bottom of the evaporator housing, you will find the orifice tube down inside the line on the evaporator side. You can grab the little plastic tab with a pair of needlenose pliers and wiggle/twist the orifice tube/screen out.

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Thank you gentalmen I'm going to order a new ofice tube tomorrow and have it ready. In your opinions am I missing anything important not only with the a/c but with any of the other systems under the plenium. I just don't want to neglect anything under there.

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Old 03-22-2013   #66
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Thank you gentalmen I'm going to order a new ofice tube tomorrow and have it ready. In your opinions am I missing anything important not only with the a/c but with any of the other systems under the plenium. I just don't want to neglect anything under there.

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A quick check of all fasteners under there wouldn't hurt. I found several loose bolts on the oil vapor housing. I used lock tight on the loose ones.
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Old 03-26-2013   #67
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Okay guys sorry its been a while its been hectic again I got my water pump on and most of the silicon hoses attached now for the ac system. I removed my compressor and broke open all the line as to replace all the orings. The compressor was actually leaking from one of the bolts that holds the whole assembly together that are located under the clutch so that means the copper crush washers were leaking. I flushed all the line with ac flush and remove my schrader valves and capped them to keep any moisture or contaminants out also and I cleaned up my compressor.


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Old 03-26-2013   #68
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Its very important to get your compressor as clean as you can because when you break it open in needs to be as sterile as possible. Its also important to find some tight fitting plugs that fit in the compressor ports as to keep moisture and debree out of the compressor.
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Old 03-26-2013   #69
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It's also a good idea to date and initial the outside case of the compressor for future reference.
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Old 03-26-2013   #70
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It's also a good idea to date and initial the outside case of the compressor for future reference.

Good point Scott

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