I took the a/c lines & compressor out of my engine bay a while ago when I was turbo, intended to do a relocation kit but never got around to it.
Now im selling the car & need to reinstall the a/c..

I bought a new compressor, used hard lines & suction lines, new dryer, all the o-rings, nuts & bolts. The condenser was left in the engine bay & I will be re-using it.

I was going to have a local shop do it for me because he can evac the system & recharge it for me,

Should I change the expansion valve too? I thought it was a simple job but now I see you have to tear apart the inside of the car to get at it.
When I removed the lines from the firewall & put metal tape over the opening so nothing would get in there.

thanks

 

I did the EXACT same thing as you, and no, I didn't replace the expansion valve when reinstalling the A/C components.
Well, almost the same thing, I didn't choose to take it out, the studs that hold the compressor to the block snapped and tore off my belt too. anyways, best of luck.

 

thanks, how long did you drive around with no AC? mines been off for almost 2 years

 

Mine was off for almost a year before I put it back on.