Do you need to replace orifice tube, now problem?
Your compressor is going. You not only need to replace the orifice tube, but the compressor, condenser, accumulator and flush all the lines. If you don’t, the problem will just return and if you only replace the compressor, the shavings will make their way back to the new compressor and take it out.
Where is the orifice tube on a 98 Chevy 1500?
’98 Chevy 1500 Orifice Tube Location – help please! I’m hoping someone can help me with this. I bought an a/c kit and am replacing everything right now.
Where is the orifice tube located on a car?
The high pressure line that the o-tube is in runs parallel with the firewall and the long end of the orifice tube should be facing the driver’s side of the car which is “towards the condenser”. Autozone may have a orifice tube removal tool for loan. If you’ve already replaced it once, I’d be inclined to leave it alone.
Is there an orifice tube removal tool in AutoZone?
Autozone may have a orifice tube removal tool for loan. If you’ve already replaced it once, I’d be inclined to leave it alone. There is a low side thermistor and a high side thermistor (temperature sensors).
How do you replace the orifice tube in a car?
Replacing the orifice tube requires you to completely evacuate the AC system and disconnect the high pressure liquid line. It’s not a fun job. • Replacement orifice of the exact same color and part number as the old unit Buy or rent a refrigerant recovery machine. Attach the manifold gauge set to the high and low side ports on your car’s AC system
How do you remove the orifice tube in an evaporator?
Remove the orifice tube using needle nose pliers or removal tool. Note the orientation of the orifice tube. It must go back in the same way. Lubricate the O-rings on the new orifice tube with AC oil. Insert the new orifice tube into the evaporator or LLOT or SLOT.
What causes an orifice tube to fail in an AC system?
Most orifice tubes fail due to contamination in the AC system due to sealer, oil degradation or mechanical deterioration. Replacing a plugged orifice tube without solving the root problem will result in another plugged orifice tube.
Where is the orifice tube located in Ricks free auto?
Lubricate the O-rings on the new orifice tube with AC oil. Insert the new orifice tube into the evaporator or LLOT or SLOT. Reconnect the liquid line to the evaporator or condenser and follow factory specs for tightening (if required).