Thanks. So replacing lines means replacing condenser??
Not a smart design.
Or do people just wing it and not replace receiver drier after leaving the system open to atmosphere??
Yep, most manufacturers integrate the filter/dryer bag in the condenser tank along with a few dye pellets during build process. Seems to be the standard way of doing it these days.
But it is a serviceable item so the whole condenser doesn’t need to be replaced unless it leaks due to impact damage…
With in service vehicles, most ac service places don’t replace the filter/dryer. Admittedly the industry code only requires such to be replaced if the system has been open to atmosphere for more than 5 or 10 minutes. So may be it’s not always needed to change but it’s something I prefer to do every time the system is cracked open whenever a hose is removed.
The annoying part of this modern design is the front bumper should come off to do such filter/dryer changes which may be why many also prefer not to do it (saves on extra labour)…
Parts below
VE S1 (includes new seal, plug and clip) $59
COMMODORE BERLINA CALAIS SV6 SS SSV ETC. ALL VE WM SERIES 1 MODELS V6 AND V8 UP TO MY11. WM STATESMAN CAPRICE.
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VE S2 & VF (separate links but look identical, no o rings, clips, or plugs, just the bag) $30
DRIER/RECEIVER DESICCANT BAG. VE COMMODORE BERLINA CALAIS SV6 SS SSV ETC. ALL VE WM SERIES 2 MODELS V6 AND V8 FROM MY12 ONWARDS. WM STATESMAN CAPRICE.
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VF COMMODORE EVOKE CALAIS SV6 SS SSV REDLINE MOTORSPORT MAGNUM DIRECTOR ETC. DRIER/RECEIVER DESICCANT BAG. ALL VF WN SERIES 1 & 2 MODELS, V6 3.0L 3.6L AND V8 6.0L 6.2L L77 LS3 LSA.
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(can’t be bothered to search for o rings, plugs or seals which should be replaced to avoid leaks).
