Re: Aircon (no specific Alfa content)

["Tony Lupton" <t.lupton@domain.elided>]

Doug Sedon wrote:

> the main purpose of the dryer is to release particles that
> will clog the expansion walve screen...  ;~)  seriously, it's
> similar to the dissicants in the li'l packages included in
> electronics packaging, etc., w/the *do not eat* warnings on
> 'em.  it is to absorb moisture that may enter the system &
> corrode it...

The shop manuals for the 90 and the 75/Milano cover the HVAC in good detail,
but do not mention receiver/dryer replacement. Most independent A/C shops
recommend replacement every 2-3 years, otherwise the "bag" that retains the
dessicant can give up and let the dessicant flow throughout the system,
making a right mess of your compressor.

Tony
1985 Alfa 90 2.5i
The Afla 90 Page www.alfa90.org
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