Took a/c lines and compressor off like 2 weeks ago, im putting it all back on in a couple days. I heard something like since the drier is open to ther atmosphere it absorbs all the moisture from the atmosphere and is useless now. DO i need a new one? What would happen if i still use this one?

 

Yes - you most definately need a new drier. The A/C will still work with the old drier, but might not be as cold. Plus, why take the chances, driers are only about $50.00

 

I replied in the other thread of the same topic.

It is my assumption that all that exposure harms, is the time it takes for the system to be re-charged.

Its not the "drier" that removes the moisture, but the fluid itself, thats used in the AC system.

Am I wrong?

 

does the dreir the filter for ac compressor?

the auto shop told me to replace teh accumulator or something liek taht which is the filter for the ac...?

 

Drier/accumulator is the same thing.

I'd replace it. You're supposed to replace it everytime you open your a/c system, but you'd definitlely want to if it's been open for 2 weeks.