Well the compressor is locked up now. Horrible screech when I turn it on. When I got home I did so to visually verify. Quickly I will add.
So looks like a new one for me. I found I can get a whole "kit" for $400 which includes the drier, expansion valve, flushing fluid (although I will order MANY more cans), and orifice-filter thingy. I can ever choose my oil type.
This was not something I had in the budget this summer. But I guess I gotta get it done! If I have the time I will take pics.