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Old May 17, 2017 | 06:43 AM
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my AC hasn't worked since my cam install about 5 years ago. Believe it was somewhat taken apart but not fixed correctly but it did work prior to that. Would like to get it going again. What will I need? Dryer? Assuming a vac out and pressure test and refill. Anything else?
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Old May 17, 2017 | 10:33 PM
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Replace drier and replace drier o rings.

Assuming the system has remained sealed and not exposed the compressor to the elements you can replace the drier and evac the system.

Buy the freon from Walmart.
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Old May 17, 2017 | 11:48 PM
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If it was open or has zero pressure replace the drier pull a vacunm if it wont hold a vacunm you have a leak still if it does then refil and hope the seals in the compressor hold up.
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Thanks. Can I replace the dryer then take it to a shop to be vacuumed and leak checked ?
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You should be able to. Might have to go to a few different shops but im sure theres a shop that will do it
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