Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
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Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
I am finally getting close to getting the A/C system straightened out on my 88 camaro. After the original owner gutted the A/C system in my car, I installed a unit from a wrecked 90 RS camaro that I had. From what I can tell the system has never been opened and it does not leak.
Currently the A/C doesnt work as it should and I plan on having the existing r-12 reclaimed, pull a vac, and recharge with R12. I spoke with a local mechanic and he recommended going ahead and replacing the accumulator and orifice tube since they were cheap.
What do yall think? I will already have it evacuated so it wouldnt be hard for me to change out. I just dont want to possibly cause a future leak.
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Currently the A/C doesnt work as it should and I plan on having the existing r-12 reclaimed, pull a vac, and recharge with R12. I spoke with a local mechanic and he recommended going ahead and replacing the accumulator and orifice tube since they were cheap.
What do yall think? I will already have it evacuated so it wouldnt be hard for me to change out. I just dont want to possibly cause a future leak.
Thanks
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Re: Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
i'd agree with the mechanic. there's a slight chance stuff could have gotten into them and its just cheap and easy insurance. rather spend a couple bucks now than regret the big bill later!
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Thats what I was thinking. I can get AcDelco from Rockauto. $20 for accumulator $2 for orifice tube.
Rockauto lists 2 accumulators from AcDelco. One shows #151605 the other #151883 I wonder what the difference is.
Is there anything else I should go ahead and get or replace?
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Rockauto lists 2 accumulators from AcDelco. One shows #151605 the other #151883 I wonder what the difference is.
Is there anything else I should go ahead and get or replace?
Thanks
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Re: Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
He he right. You should also replace all the Orings. Better to do it rigth once, than having to do it twice.
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Re: Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
If there is one yes.......replace it. My 84 system did not have seperate inline filter.
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Re: Should I go ahead and replace accumulator and orifice tube?
Thats what I was thinking. I can get AcDelco from Rockauto. $20 for accumulator $2 for orifice tube.
Rockauto lists 2 accumulators from AcDelco. One shows #151605 the other #151883 I wonder what the difference is.
Is there anything else I should go ahead and get or replace?
Thanks
Rockauto lists 2 accumulators from AcDelco. One shows #151605 the other #151883 I wonder what the difference is.
Is there anything else I should go ahead and get or replace?
Thanks
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thanks for the info.
I went ahead and ordered the one listed as OEM. I will post up which ends it has. I already have the conversion R12 to R134a ports if I need them. Im still running R12, but the 134a ports are much easier to work on. (im not selling the car so I dont ever have to worry about future owners so I dont really care. I will remember)
I went ahead and ordered the one listed as OEM. I will post up which ends it has. I already have the conversion R12 to R134a ports if I need them. Im still running R12, but the 134a ports are much easier to work on. (im not selling the car so I dont ever have to worry about future owners so I dont really care. I will remember)
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