So.....After 2 years of fighting a failing AC compressor unit, I bit the bullet and just spent 350 bones on parts to fix the old Ford AC system so the wife can get her sanity back.....(right)
A new compressor, clutch assembly, dryer unit, main high pressure tube, rear air expansion valve, front expansion valve, flush fluid, and PAG oil...And thats just the start. I'm gonna clean the whole thing with the pressure washer to actually find the damn stuff, and then begin the systematic removal and replacement of the parts.
Once done with the swap, I have to haul it in for a complete system flush, oil fill, and refrigerant fill for a grand total of about 600 bucks....still alot cheaper than hauling it in to be done for me, and at least I know what has been done.
I really love that vehicle. It's a '99 with about 90k miles, and still runs like new, and doesnt even leak a drop of oil on the ground...I guess it's worth the effort in this case....Wish me luck brothers.....
Oh, and if anybody knows where the hell the front side expansion valve is located, please chime in with that little tidbit, otherwise your gonna see pics of 800 parts laying on the garage floor.......:check6:windy:iron
(well wishes, and cries of concern welcome)....I'm an old wrench, and this chit scares me.....
A new compressor, clutch assembly, dryer unit, main high pressure tube, rear air expansion valve, front expansion valve, flush fluid, and PAG oil...And thats just the start. I'm gonna clean the whole thing with the pressure washer to actually find the damn stuff, and then begin the systematic removal and replacement of the parts.
Once done with the swap, I have to haul it in for a complete system flush, oil fill, and refrigerant fill for a grand total of about 600 bucks....still alot cheaper than hauling it in to be done for me, and at least I know what has been done.
I really love that vehicle. It's a '99 with about 90k miles, and still runs like new, and doesnt even leak a drop of oil on the ground...I guess it's worth the effort in this case....Wish me luck brothers.....
Oh, and if anybody knows where the hell the front side expansion valve is located, please chime in with that little tidbit, otherwise your gonna see pics of 800 parts laying on the garage floor.......:check6:windy:iron
(well wishes, and cries of concern welcome)....I'm an old wrench, and this chit scares me.....
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