Scorpio A/C orifice tube location?

[brokencase]

I am about to do an A/C compressor replacement. Plan on doing the "Full Monty" complete system flush, new expansion valve, new orifice tube, dryer etc...

I bought the expansion valve and orifice tube on the cheap from RockAuto. Remanufactured compressor was a promo off of ebay at $95.

However I can't find out where the orifice tube goes. It is not mentioned in the Helm's manual.

[PeterP11c]

Found this video regarding orifice tube removal. Not exactly what you asked for but it might offer some guidance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIf9FNwctSg

Good luck.

Peter P11c.

[brokencase]

I wonder if it is inside that line that has the coupling down low on the driver's side. In the past I've separated and replaced a leaky o-ring at that connection but I never looked inside the line to see if there was anything in there.

[Ed Lijewski]

A/C systems (at least our vintages) used either expansion valves or orifice tubes, not both. Merkur Merkur a/c systems use expansion valves, only.

[That coupling/hose ends aside the compressor have nothing in it.]

YMMV

[brokencase]

That's what I was thinking Ed. This is another case where RockAuto sells something that does not apply to the Scorpio.
No big deal as it did not cost much. Got a good price on the expansion valve.

I guess I will start a new thread as I perform the A/C overhaul.