| Need a/c advice -non gmc [message #177352] |
Thu, 19 July 2012 22:45  |
gbarrow2
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Lake Almanor, Ca./ Red Bl...
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Daughter's Chevy Uplander a/c has stopped working. Local shop in Hillsboro says the condenser is blocked/plugged and will cost >1000 to repair. System is not leaking- high side pressure is >350psi.
O'Reilly's has condenser for $156. Described as a "parallel" flow- can not be flushed. I assume that means the OEM one is also parallel and cannot be flushed.
A local shop here at Lake Almanor will evacuate the system for me next week. Will the evacuation possibly remove the blockage in the condenser? If not, how does one accomplish that?
I intend to recharge the system with Duracool. MUST we replace the condenser? What other parts MUST be replaced.
Parts are not available locally but Daughter can pick up condenser, dryer, expansion valve, and O-ring kit in Red Bluff tomorrow and bring up to Almanor
Trying to save her a few bucks. All suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Need a/c advice -non gmc [message #177354 is a reply to message #177352] |
Thu, 19 July 2012 23:44  |
Adrien G.
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Registered: May 2008
Location: Burns Flat, OK 73624
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Gene,
I've never seen an ac condenser plugged, damaged restricting the flow yes. Pressure (high) side of 350lbs is saying restriction in the system. Maybe the expansion valve is stuck closed, could the dryer desiccant maybe plugging the line? Does the condenser and pressure line(high side)get hot? I would think that if plugged, it would not get hot.
Sorry for not be of more help.
Gene asked:
>>>>>> Daughter's Chevy Uplander a/c has stopped working. Local shop in Hillsboro says the condenser is blocked/plugged and will cost >1000 to repair. System is not leaking- high side pressure is >350psi.
O'Reilly's has condenser for $156. Described as a "parallel" flow- can not be flushed. I assume that means the OEM one is also parallel and cannot be flushed.
A local shop here at Lake Almanor will evacuate the system for me next week. Will the evacuation possibly remove the blockage in the condenser? If not, how does one accomplish that?
I intend to recharge the system with Duracool. MUST we replace the condenser? What other parts MUST be replaced.
Parts are not available locally but Daughter can pick up condenser, dryer, expansion valve, and O-ring kit in Red Bluff tomorrow and bring up to Almanor
Trying to save her a few bucks. All suggestions will be appreciated. <<<<<<
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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