Date:         Fri, 3 Jul 2015 06:26:50 +0000
Reply-To:     Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: A/C Flush?
Comments: To: PSD <psdooley@verizon.net>
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I have the new dryer, (mounted next to radiator in front), with the hoses
disconnected.  Hoses disconnected at compressor too. Think it's OK to pour
AC flush in the hoses that connect to the dryer and flush through with air?
Would that push the flush/solvent through both sides of the system without
damaging anything or leaving a bunch of solvent behind? I've been reading
up on it and finding a lot of suggestions for taking the whole system apart
and flushing the pieces individually.  I would love to avoid that if
possible.

On Thu, Jul 2, 2015, 11:44 PM PSD <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> Do you have mud daubers in your neck of the woods?  We have plenty in
> Florida.  Any open line or bolt hole is quickly filled.
> I would undo the lines and flush with AC flush or isopropyl alcohol.
> Replace the o-rings in the lines and Schrader valves on the fill ports.
> If you don't flush at least blow air through them.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Michael McSwain
> Sent: Thursday, July 02, 2015 10:50 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: A/C Flush?
>
> I'm a few short steps away from reviving my Behr A/C system in my van.
> It's one of the ones mounted in the dash. When I bought the van there was
> no compressor and the hoses at that end were not sealed up in any way. I
> was about to take a stab at flushing the lines out this afternoon, but
> thought it better to do a bit more research. Is it necessary to flush the
> system at all? I would love to just vacuum and charge.  If so, would I need
> to avoid flushing the expansion valve, my new dryer or any other parts?
>
> Any advice would be welcome.
>
>
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> m.
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