Help me identify an A/C component

[Kneale Brownson]

The silvery thing is the receiver/dryer.  It's not supposed to sit open to
atmosphere for any length of time because the dessicant material in it can
become overloaded with humid air.  Most A/C shops recommend its replacement
if you are opening up an old system.

At 01:25 PM 08/05/2003 -0400, Joshua C wrote:
>Listers,
>I need to replace my Low pressure A/C hose from the pump to the...well it's
>a silver can under the black splash guard that covers the heater box etc...
>what is that silver can?  I looked in my Bently but couldn't find an ID.