When changing the compressor I always change out the accumulator. In fact you probably won't get a warranty on your new compressor without a new accumulator. I most often, and did on the Xtype, change out the orifice tube. You need to at least remove and clean it. I backflushed all the tubing, condenser, and evaporator with mineral spirits, too. But actually it didn't look like I got anything extra out of that. I held vacuum on the system overnight to be sure I evaporated all the solvent out. My AC performance went from poor to excellent.

 

Big +1 on changing out the accumulator - at a minimum when changing the compressor.

 

Well then I will follow that step by step come wednesday. Thanks for the advice

 

Cant mess with excellence

 

Someone please help I am laying under my x type as we speak trying to replace compressor. Cab2 someone please send me the best link to watch video of step by step replacement please. I work in the morning.

 

I changed the compressor out on my wife's 02 X Type. I think I paid $250.00 for the compressor and dryer. Fortunately i have a buddy with A/C tools and was able to run vacuum etc. Cleaned the orifice tube and recharged. So far so good!