Im putting together the tools needed to do this hopefully in the next couple of weeks. I just installed a new evaporator. My system has not worked since I have had the car.

I am not replacing the compressor, but I do not know if it works or not. The whole system was converted to R134a 3/05 by PO, and has not been used since 3/06. Im hoping the compressor is OK.

my questions:

Do I need to remove the compressor to flush? Is there any way to make removing the compressor easier? It sounds like a real pain.

How big of an air compressor do I need to run the vacuum pump attachment thing that they rent at the autozone type places to evacuate the system to 29mmHg?

What type of oil do I need for R134a (I am keeping it with 134a)?

Thanks - I'm going to need some help to go this thing working since Ive never done AC work, but I'm looking forward to the learning. I think Ive already done the hardest part...

Thanks!
dd

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