c9night

Is there a way to evacuate the a/c line with out going to the mechanic? I had to buy a new compressor and I don't want to pay 200 to have it done. Dealer wanted 900 for a new compressor and labor plus freon and oil.

skizriz

Take it to a professional. If not, you will ruin your new compressor.

c9night

Thought if I opened up one end of the high side that it will blow the air out while I am
Filling it up with the r134a and oil. If that would work basically the same as them having a machine on it. I could be wrong.

skizriz

You also need to change out the accumulator/drier,flush the system, and put it under vacuum to boil any moisture out of the system.

There's a bunch of other things that need done also. If not done right,you will be throwing away your money.

texasedition

Only a a/c machine car drain it properly, and trust me you don't want to do it yourself. It's still winter so a lot of places would give you a good deal on a a/c service.

c9night

Why so I need to change all that other stuff out if my compressor went bad. The lines haven't been open but only for today.

skizriz

Put some refrigerant in and see what happens.
It's your money,not mine.

c9night

Just asking why. If that stuff didn't go bad then why change it?

c9night

Are you a mechanic

skizriz

No. But I stayed at a Holiday Inn last night.

Here's some good reading. It's easier than trying to explain it.
http://www.autoacsystems.com/_faqs/d...ompressor.html