Replacement Of Original Fits All Motor Combination On 1977-1983 Anytime the A/C system is opened for repair on your 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, or1983 El Camino the accumulator will need to be replaced . These are only used in orifice tube systems and contain a dessicant bag as well. The accumulator provides a similar function as the dryer in the expansion valve system, but is located in the evaporator outlet instead. This positioning allows the accumulator to collect any un-evaporated refrigerant that may still be in the liquid state, hence protecting the compressor from liquid lock damage. Did you know? Many people in our hobby refer to the air conditioning receiver drier as an air conditioning accumulator.
Make | Model | Years |
Chevrolet | Chevelle | 1973 |
Chevrolet | Laguna | 1973 - 1976 |
Chevrolet | Malibu | 1973 - 1983 |