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Originally Posted by X5F
Update! Pulled it all out again to fit the spacer in, it fell off many times into the various crevices whilst moving the compressor into place.
Finally got it all back together in the early hours of the morning.
Now I read something about not starting the engine it till it had some refrigerant in the lines anyone know why?
Will it set a code or cause re-gassing issues or anything else?
Anyone heard anything about the desiccant needing replacing after the system being open for more than 24 hrs? Should I worry about it?
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If you don't want to replace the desiccant, just run the vacuum pump a little bit longer when you go to evacuate the system. The desiccant is there just to absorb and retain any moisture in the system. Running the vacuum pump longer will draw out any moisture in the system.
As for running the system without refrigerant, the low pressure sensor will kick in and disconnect the clutch from the compressor. If you don't pull a vacuum moisture in the system will freeze when the system is turn on.