Ac compressor

1991 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS
200,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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DDEONTE38
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I have put a new compressor but no o ring seal or a ac Orifice tube how do I put the Orifice tube at and is it too late to put everything on now
Jun 27, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached a picture of the location of the orifice tube for you.

You need to recover the Freon to access this. The tube comes with seals on it but you need a new seal for the line.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

Did you replace the dryer as well? Since you had the system open, you must replace it.

Roy
Jun 29, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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