AC Dryer

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  1. Elephant

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    I have factory AC but with an updated (r134a) compressor. Unlike a modern vehicle there is no dryer inline with the system. Has anyone put one in? I always replace the dryer when I open up my AC system on other cars, figured I'd do it on this one too.
     
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    Should be a dryer in front of core support on OE system-- IIRC! I have complete upgrade 134 system cept evap.
    I don't recall my dryer being on inside of core; it's been about 7 yrs since the changes. Anyway, this is where it is now.
     

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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I have a...GPD 1411405...in my 134 system.
     
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    The factory dryer is located right next to the condenser behind the grill on the driver's side.
     
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    Hmm thanks y’all! I don’t seem to have a dryer. I’m going to work on plumbing one in once I reconnect the system.
     
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    What did you finally do about installing a dryer in the AC sys.?
     
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    CA189HJN Robert Couse-Baker

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    This is news to me. I have never seen working AC without a dryer. When I redid my system, I installed the dryer near the OEM location, to the left of the condenser, behind the grill.
     
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    That cylinder provides more function than dryer, assuming no moisture when assembled & evacuated it'd have no function.

    Mostly acts as a accumulator. Freon has greatly different expansion rates dependant on temp, excess winds up in accumulator.
     
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