drdave88

I just bought a 98 Formula and the PO had removed the compressor and lines b/c the clutch was making noise. So the system has been sitting open for probably 2-4 years. I know the drier/lines all have to be replaced. What I can't remember is do I have to replace the condenser and evaporator as well? Is this going to be a whole system replacement, or are some parts salvageable even though it was exposed for quite some time?

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iTrader: (1)

the evaporator you just flush, you don't replace those unless they are leaking because they are behind the firewall & dash.
the condenser- if they put any kind of cap over the inlet/outlet to it then you might get away with reusing it. but if it was left open then any kind of dust/dirt/bugs can get in there and it's not worth it to flush. a condenser is not expensive so either way i would just get a new one for piece of mind. reuse the compressor, drain the old oil out of it.

drdave88

The evap was the big one, I really didn't want to rip a dash out lol. The compressor, I was told, was quite noisy, so it would need a new one. I spun the pulley and it did sing to me lol.

01ssreda4

iTrader: (96)

I'd replace everything under the hood and flush the lines at the firewall. They have pressurized AC line flush available at auto parts stores.