Air Conditioning Accumulator (85-87 Caballero; 85-87 El Camino)

Anytime the A/C system is opened for repair on your 1985, 1986, or 1987 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.