The aircon dryer / accumulator quest.
Posted: Sun Nov 29, 2015 10:02 pm
This is a never ending story when it comes to air contitioner.
Recently got all the system converted to R134 gas, all pipes cleaned, all bad joints renewed. Also new compressor. After 2 weeks in the garage this "aircon specialist" guy couldn't find a propper replacement for the dryer/accumulator. Tells me the aircon won't cool enough because this dryer filter is on it's last breathe, that he has tried cleaning it up but it should better be replaced.
I believe my system is a MK1
When I look for this 3457790 reference all I get is MK2 dryers. What I've found to be more likely is this ACR 170139 Dryer, which is in theory suitable for Volvo 850 and V70
http://infopart.org/acr-170139-part
But again this one doesn't have this valve on top mine has. What is this valve for? Is it dispensable?
Been 2 months after the right accumulator... Help !!!!
Recently got all the system converted to R134 gas, all pipes cleaned, all bad joints renewed. Also new compressor. After 2 weeks in the garage this "aircon specialist" guy couldn't find a propper replacement for the dryer/accumulator. Tells me the aircon won't cool enough because this dryer filter is on it's last breathe, that he has tried cleaning it up but it should better be replaced.
I believe my system is a MK1
When I look for this 3457790 reference all I get is MK2 dryers. What I've found to be more likely is this ACR 170139 Dryer, which is in theory suitable for Volvo 850 and V70
http://infopart.org/acr-170139-part
But again this one doesn't have this valve on top mine has. What is this valve for? Is it dispensable?
Been 2 months after the right accumulator... Help !!!!