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RE: AC Repair
Al,
Thanks for the info. The plan is to have the shop that fried the clutch take a look for obstructions tomorrow. I will be mentioning the accumulator filter issue and then we'll consider what to do before any new parts go on to the car.
I have to admit that I don't remember seeing a canister of that size other than the fuel filter and the "bomb" for the power steering/brake boost hydraulic circuit. I will look tonight. Does anyone on the list have a hint?
Thanks to all again!
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From: Al Powell[SMTP:apowell@agcom.tamu.edu]
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 1997 3:03 PM
To: Peter G. Rossato
Subject: RE: AC Repair
> Thanks for the advice. I too have found a source of lower cost
> rebuilt compressors. We have Trak Auto here (Maryland) and they
> have a unit for about $130. Had I done my homework earlier I would
> have gone that route first. I would replace only the clutch if it
> avoids opening the refrigerant lines since it would be cheaper than
> the cost to evacuate/r&r the compressor/recharge the system. Given
> your recommendation of checking the accumulator/screen, I may have
> to do all that anyways.
I suggest that doing it is a good way to avoid buying yet ANOTHER
clutch. You need to find the reason the clutch went out - and I also
suspect obstruction.
> BTW, do you know where the accumulator and filter screen are located
> in the system?
Accum. is a alumnium canister, usually 4-5 inches in diameter and 10"
or so long. I believe it's under the weather shield between engine
firewall and body firewall. Screen is a tiny tubular job which is
usually inserted into one or the other hose which screws onto the
accumulator.
I don't honestly recall exactly where they were on my 84. You might
post to the list on those specific details.
Good luck, Peter!
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