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GMDave
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Loc: Limerick, PA
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07-13-12 11:01 AM - Post#2247802
When I replaced the compressor on my Suburban, they recommended replacing the filter also. It is about 4-6 inches long and about a half inch diameter cone shaped filter. Where is it supposed to go?
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355Cheyenne
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Loc: Northern MN
Reg: 10-27-04
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07-13-12 11:09 AM - Post#2247809
In response to GMDave
Sounds like you are describing the orifice, that would be installed on one of the lines on the Condenser. I cannot recall if it was the one from the compressor or to the drier, I am thinking the one to the drier... you unbolt the line and use a needle nose to pull the old one and then install the new one.
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 someotherguy
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Loc: Texas
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07-13-12 01:32 PM - Post#2247855
In response to GMDave
When replacing the compressor, you should replace the orifice tube and the accumulator (or "drier"), at minimum. A thorough job would include flushing out the rest of the system (lines, condenser, evaporator core) with solvent meant for A/C systems, to get any debris, old oil, contaminants out of the system.
Richard
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355Cheyenne
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Loc: Northern MN
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07-13-12 10:20 PM - Post#2248007
In response to someotherguy
to add Richard, when I did the a/c in my 98 a year ago some one said I should replace the hoses off my pump and I did not listen. I had to replace them this spring as they failed last fall so I personally would add that to the list. 
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 jham0077
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Age: 36
Loc: Greenville, Il.
Reg: 11-04-11
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07-15-12 12:54 PM - Post#2248438
In response to 355Cheyenne
Alot of compressor manufacturers won't warranty them without replacement of all the parts Richard said, and flushing the system with a "flush". I fixed my AC two months ago and purchased it all as a "kit". The flush was aggravating because it was just a quart can. I had to funnel it into the lines and blow them out with air.
Keep throwing money at it, it'll get better...
95 Tahoe 5.7 w/5 spd
Gone but not forgotten,
87 LWB 4x4 5.0 w/3 spd granny,
84 SWB 4x4 5.7 w/3 spd granny,
93 Full Size Blazer 5.7 w/5 spd,
97 Step-side Vortec w/5 spd.
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