96 Taurus - Accumalator/Dryer, Orifice Tube Question.
I have a 96 Taurus that I replaced the AC compressor and the accumulator/dryer. Unfortunately, the after market Acc/dryer I purchased isn't shaped quite right where connects at the firewall. I was able to twist it enought to make a good connection, but now there is a major kink in the rubber tubing. At first I thought I got the wrong part, but I read the reviews and looked at the pics of 2 other aftermarket Acc/dryers and they are shaped the same. I'm thinking about just taking it to a shop, having them pull a vaccum, charge it and see how it works. Any thoughts? Also, I have been unable to find where the orifice tube is located. I have a new one to put in, but can't find where it goes. If it's too much trouble I'm just gonna let it be. The compressor didn't fail, it just was leaking freon. The system should be pretty clean.