How to restore the A/C system?

[JRA2000TL]

never flush an a/c system with solvents

the only real way to flush it is with r134.... it removes the old oil, not all the contaminates, only way to remove contaminates is to replace components.

to flush with 134 u need a newer recovery machine and you have to bypass the orifice tube or expansion valve... and on a dual setup you have to do each one seperately...

LOL well ****....don't listen to me. I give bad advice I guess. I just watched that video and went by what it said.

So anyway...when my a/c(s) decide to take a dump...is there anything I can do on my own to save money and avoid paying someone $1200 to do it all?

 

[shobhakti]

the car with the clutch pieces melted most likely has a seized compressor. can't tell you about the other one, but essentially any time you crack open the AC system you should replace the reciever/dryer.

Seized compressor I think would indicate a very contaminated system, yes?

I NEVER open the system. Even if I remove the engine, I leave the compressor in the car supported by tyeing with rope/string.

 

[shobhakti]

LOL well ****....don't listen to me. I give bad advice I guess. I just watched that video and went by what it said.

So anyway...when my a/c(s) decide to take a dump...is there anything I can do on my own to save money and avoid paying someone $1200 to do it all?

I watched too and it looks daunting.

Anyone speculate on a reasonable bottom line before I start with even a paid assessment?