Date: Thu, 30 Jun 2005 19:45:06 GMT From: "Jim Dwyer" <jimdwyernospamom.net> Subject: Re: A/c compressor 1999 9-3
Hmm, Nope I don't think so-just vacuumed the system, then replaced the compressor onlyand regassed it up. Actually I only told him to replace the compressor not the receiver/dryer or orifice as well. Its only at 50% efficiency I would say now. The temperature according to my handheld thermometer is about a constant 15 celcius at the central vent beside the radio. The metal tube coming going from the engine compartment into the interior is ice cold though so I am sure that the system is cooling v well-its just not getting to the vents. I presume that an orifice change or clean is not a diy job? Thx Jim "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> wrote in message news:02Jwe.7934$dz6.235nospamdc02... > > "Jim Dwyer" <jimdwyernospamom.net> wrote in message > news:kJEwe.16267$rz1.9059nospamfe5-gui.ntli.net... >> I have replaced my a/c compressor and regassed the system and now the air >> seems a bit cooler but nowhwere near as cold as it should be. Does it >> take >> some time for the compressor to run in before it starts to cool > effectively? >> The a/c techie seemed perplexed that the new compressor & gas did not >> work >> so well. Its a 1999 9-3 with a/c not ACC. What else could be the >> problem? >> > > Did they replace the reciever/dryer and the orifice tube and flush out the > system? This is absolutely essential in the event of a compressor failure, > normally the orifice tube will be heavily clogged with metal particles and > the flush is needed to ensure that every bit of the existing particles are > flushed out of the system. > >
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