Aircon receiver/drier
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Aircon receiver/drier
Has anyone found a suitable new aircon receiver/drier for a 1998 2.5TD? Apparently the original part isn't available. Also has anyone had experience of flushing the aircon system due to seized compressor, if so what is it flushed with? Thanks.
Re: Aircon receiver/drier
I too tried to find a replacement drier but drew a blank. I ended up puttting mine in an oven at work at 40 deg C for a week to fully dry the silica and re using it taking a chance that there was no loose debris inside that could get recirculated in the system. As for a seized compressor I think that is irreparable, no amount of flushing is going to restore a bearing or busted vanes. They usually seize from being allowed to run dry, your only hope for that is a good used replacement.
Re: Aircon receiver/drier
Ok thanks very much for that on the receiver/drier. Yes I have got a replacement compressor but was advised that the system should ideally be flushed as debris from the seized compressor might have got into it.