I need to replace both hoses from the receiver/dryer to the compressor.

Why is it recommended to replace the receiver/dryer any time the AC is serviced or parts are replaced?

You guys know if any good place to get the parts? I looked at ECS Tuning, but I'm not sure that they have the parts I need. They have two hoses that say they run from the receiver/dryer to the compressor, but they specify that each hose fits only certain VINs, so I don't think they have both hoses I need.

Anything else I should be aware of in doing this?

 

i think that the hoses are the same size and everything so if ecs only lists one hose that fits your VIN, then you just buy two of them, ask ECS and they can confirm this.

 

I was mistaken...one hose actually goes to the condensor and the other to the receiver/dryer.

Besides the dealer, ECS Tuning is the only place I could find that has them.

 

try purems.com? maybe germanautoparts.com

try going to google and typing in OEM audi parts and see what comes up

 

you need to replace the air dyer when you replace the hoses because the dryer will get contaminated from the air. A/C systems are a completely closed system and is under a vaccum. you may have a hard time recharging the system with out it being under vaccum, but sometimes you get lucky.

 

Kraylon,

Explain that to me. How will the dryer become contaminated? The system isn't wide open right now or anything...what's the difference between hooking up a new hose to the old dryer, and removing the protective cap from a new one and hooking up a hose?

My plan is to replace the hoses and then take it to a mechanic who can recharge the system.

Do I REALLY need to replace the dryer? I know it is "recommended"...but it's recommended by the company who is selling it to me.

 

when you remove the hose to replace it the a/c system is under vaccum so it will suck in and collect dust dirt that is in the air it is best to replace it to keep that dirt that gets sucked in from passing though the a/c system and causing problems and it could plug up the veins on the pump causing it to fail

 

Okay...My ECS order hasn't shipped yet, so I just called and added the receiver dryer to the order...for my car, it was only an additional $34.

It wasn't listed on their website, although the can get it within a day.

When I get the parts, I'm just going to install everything and then take it to a mechanic who can charge the system.

By the way, when did Audi start using R134A refrigerant? My car has a factory label under the hood that states that the AC system uses R134A.

 

i think it was in the 90's some time it became a regultion since r-12 is not people of everiment friendly