I got the flush from a friend of mine who works at a shop. I don't know if
you can pick it up at the local parts store or not. As a general rule of
thumb, I was told to replace the filter-dryer whenever you open the system.
Since you'll have it open for a while replacing the evaporator I'd say
definately yes.
-----Original Message-----
From: buggin67 [mailto:buggin67@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 1:31 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: RE: RE: RE: A/C Woes!!!(Kenneth)
Kenneth thanks for the reply, I kind of figured it wouldn't be easy.
I put the sealer detector in b'cuz I couldn't find the leak. At first I
thought it was in the condenser and that maybe a rock hit it but I'm not
that fortunate. I still can't see the leak but have seen some oil and leak
detector come out of the condensation drain. What do you recommend to flush
it w/. In commercial applications I use Co2. Also did you replace the
filter-dryer when installing the new evaporator.
Thanks,Hop
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kenneth Berntsen" <kenneth@berntsen.cc>
> Okay first of all I think he already posted a message saying he used
r-134a
> which many people will still refer to as freon even though r-12 is what
most
> are talking about when they say freon.
>
> I have replaced the evaporator on a gen-II and its not any fun. Haven't
> seen how every thing goes together on a gen-III but I'm sure you'll still
> find yourself taking out most of your dash in order to get to it. IMHO
its
> almost worth it to let a shop do it for you. There are some tight places
> back in there and it ended up being an all day project for me. Lets just
> say removing and replacing the dash is the easy part.
>
> BTW - I really don't recommend using the leak detector or leak sealer on
any
> A/C system once that stuff is in the system its in there forever to gunk
> things up. The best way to look for a leak is with a leak sensor. I'm
> fortunate enough to have a nighbor who sells MAC tools so I was able to
> borrow one. Once you open the system I'd recommend flushing it out to get
> as much of that leak finder and sealer out. Air is what makes the sealer
> solidify and by opening the system you've just exposed it to air.
>
> Good Luck
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