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JDM-K20
23-12-2009, 01:36 PM
Hi guys,

I need to get this settled. I had a completely seized air con compressor from before and got it replaced but havent flushed the system or regassed it as of yet. I am going to buy a receiver drier to replace the old one as per the mechanic and then get it flushed and THEN get it gassed.

But now, i just called another mechanic saying that if the system had been seized, I need to replace the condenser ($300-$400) and the TX Valve ($200-$250)....

Is that really necessary??
vinnY
23-12-2009, 01:38 PM
what seized exactly? the compressor?
JDM-K20
23-12-2009, 01:47 PM
Yeah the compressor.
vinnY
23-12-2009, 01:52 PM
don't see what a seized compressor has anything to do with the rest of the system
guy's just trying to slug you for more money i reckon

i ripped out my air con, let it sit for a year and a half and clean it up about a month ago and whacked it back in

all the same parts(bar new receiver/dryer), just cleaned up with some shellite

the air con guys will vacuum the system out to get all the dirt/crap into the receiver dryer and check for leaks while they're at it

no new condenser or valves here
grifty
23-12-2009, 01:55 PM
yeah there just trying to rip you off for some more money, just make sure you get it leak tested before regassing the system
JDM-K20
23-12-2009, 02:00 PM
Yeah thats what i'm thinking. But I read some articles and it kinda backs what that guy said. The article said that when a compressor seizes it releases gunk into the system and it gets into the condenser and tx valves and u gotta replace it.

But i guess if all it needs is a good flush... i'll get it done. Did they have to remove the dashboard to get the whole system completely flushed? Or just the pipes?
vinnY
23-12-2009, 02:02 PM
how does it release gunk into a sealed system? unless your compressor's exploded or something
but i'm guessing the clutch/bearing probably shat itself and sized
JDM-K20
23-12-2009, 02:41 PM
It might soound dumb but...


how do u check if gunk actually has been released into the systeM?
vinnY
23-12-2009, 02:57 PM
you can't really
only doorway into the system is the little window on the receiver/dryer
JDM-K20
24-12-2009, 08:56 AM
Do you know which pipes i need to remove to clean/flush the aircon system?
vinnY
24-12-2009, 09:10 AM
all mine was disassembled so i just cleaned all the pipes