when changing a compressor I was told that is is just good policy to change the receiver/drier as well, regardless of condition. truth? Mick 89 Syncro Westy Hilo, Hawaii ----- Original Message ----- From: Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:47 AM Subject: AC dryer
> Is there any way to tell if an AC dryer is old or new? The guy who put in > my new compressor six weeks ago said he installed a new dryer, but when I > pulled it out today with the AC hoses it didn't look very new. The threads > on the connectors are rusted and the paper label is smutzed up and worn and > torn (which I guess could be from the bracket). Otherwise it doesn't look > very dirty, but I don't like the rust. > > I can't find anything that looks like a date code. The brand name is Parker > and there's a number on the label that is either 091003 or 094003, and 129 > is stamped into the bottom of the dryer. > > Thanks, > > deb > |
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