when changing a compressor I was told that is is just good policy to change
the receiver/drier as well, regardless of condition.  truth?

Mick
89 Syncro Westy
Hilo, Hawaii

----- Original Message -----
From: Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:47 AM
Subject: AC dryer

> Is there any way to tell if an AC dryer is old or new?  The guy who put in
> my new compressor six weeks ago said he installed a new dryer, but when I
> pulled it out today with the AC hoses it didn't look very new.  The
threads
> on the connectors are rusted and the  paper label is smutzed up and worn
and
> torn (which I guess could be from the bracket).  Otherwise it doesn't look
> very dirty, but I don't like the rust.
>
> I can't find anything that looks like a date code.  The brand name is
Parker
> and there's a number on the label that is either 091003 or 094003, and 129
> is stamped into the bottom of the dryer.
>
> Thanks,
>
> deb
>