Yahoo Message Number: 89527 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89527)
How do I flush out the unit after a compressor burnout? Also need the dryer for this unit. Thanks
Bob
2000 Intrigue
Yahoo Message Number: 89532 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89532)
Unless you have the equipment to do the job, it is best left to the ac people. They have the ability to flush and recover the fluid, install a new dryer, install a new compressor, evacuate the system and then recharge with freon. I had to go through this. It isn't hard just time consuming plus I don't have any ac service equipment.
Don
'02 Intrigue #11427
Yahoo Message Number: 89539 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89539)
I have replaced the dash AC compressor. I started with zero knowledge but accomplished the task.
You will need to purchase a Vacuum Pump, sold by Harbor Freight and others. The Vacuum pump sucks the system air free.
If you have opened the system, you will need to replace the Dryer(s). They cost me about $20 each. One for the OTR rear AC and the other for the dash but mounted in the engine compartment.
Then put the vacuum in the system and add your 134a refrigerant. My system took 8 lbs and now works great.
If you have not opened the system to replace the compressor yet. See if a local shop will evacuate your system, store the refrigerant, and then refill your system.
While they are storing your 134a, you will replace the compressor and dryer.
The above arrangement avoids dealing with high pressure dangers, saves a lot of money on the refrigerant costs, and will avoid buying a set of gauges and vacuum pump.
Dean
95 Magna 5280
Yahoo Message Number: 89547 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89547)
If it is a bad burn out it not a good idea to replace the compressor. If it is a severe burn out I would replace it especially if it is a heat pump model as the reversing valve will be gummed up and possibly the metering devices. Learned the hard way on more than one over the years
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Yahoo Message Number: 89548 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/89548)
If you had a compressor burn-out. Your best bet is to replace the unit. The compressor oil becomes acidic when the compressor burns out. Its almost impossible to remove all the acid from the refrigerant system. You'll install a new compressor and the acid residue has contaminated the system and in a short time will cause the new compressor to burn out. You can flush the system with acid away and nitrogen but there are no guarantees that you'll get all the acid.
Steve & Jane
1998 Intrigue
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