So you discovered rock auto was cheaper in this case? That expansion valve is a bitch to replace in those.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2017, at 11:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I just cancelled my AutohausAZ order and ordered the whole shebang from Rock > Auto. New Denso compressor, receiver/dryer and expansion valve were about > $240.00. > > The expansion valve in these cars is inexpensive and should be changed if you > had a compressor failure, as it’s likely that crud from the failed compressor > is in the lines and may already be in the expansion valve. You should flush > the system as well. > > I’m going to put a screen in my system to prevent stuff from getting into the > system should it be there. I’ve got to call the screen supplier tomorrow to > find out where to buy them - I’ll post the information here when I get it. > It’s a simple matter to put a screen in the suction side line of the > compressor to keep crud out of it. Since I’m changing my lines, condenser, > expansion valve and compressor, I’m not too worried about anything remaining > in the system even if the compressor grenaded and sent stuff out. > > O ring set will be about $12-$15 and will be unique to your car. Buy it. > It’s worth it to have all the O rings on hand, at least I think it is. In > some cases the manifold O ring won’t come with the compressor, and it can be > a weird part that you won’t find at a FLAPS. > > I have a HF single stage vacuum pump that has worked great for me. It should > be fine for your needs. > > -D > > > >> On Jun 18, 2017, at 12:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Yeah the sites all show the R4 being a choice. What about the orifice? >> Should I replace that? Can you get all this stuff from Rock or FCP or >> wherever? What about an o-ring set? Are those like a standard package? >> >> The AC on the boy's car I have now worked when we got it on R12, I guess it >> just leaked down over time. I might try to put some majik juice in it and >> see if it BLOWS ICE COLD. >> >> I bought a HF single-stage vacuum pump, I am thinking that would probably >> pull it down enough before recharging? >> >> --FT >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
