mekelly
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- Marietta, GA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1994 Ford Explorer XLT
I have a leak (or several) somewhere in the A/C system. It looks like the seals on the compressor are leaking as well as at least one o-ring at a hose connection (after using dye and a sniffer).
I am probably going to take the opportunity and replace most of the system once it's opened up.
I am looking at replacing the compressor, condenser, hoses, orifice tube, and accumulator. The only piece I don't think I'll mess with is the evaporator (although I'll flush it out with a flush gun and A/C solvent).
My question is, how hard is it to replace the condenser? Does the radiator need to come out? Does the coolant need to be drained?
I am probably going to take the opportunity and replace most of the system once it's opened up.
I am looking at replacing the compressor, condenser, hoses, orifice tube, and accumulator. The only piece I don't think I'll mess with is the evaporator (although I'll flush it out with a flush gun and A/C solvent).
My question is, how hard is it to replace the condenser? Does the radiator need to come out? Does the coolant need to be drained?