Tim, I am ordering from ACKITS.COM. Thanks for your time in helping me figure this out! It is very much appreciated!

Also, the valve core that you sent to my email, 43-MT0065 ,is that the high or low side schrader valve? Which ever one this, could you send
me a parts # for the one on the other side? Thanks.

Tim, I received the parts in my email, thanks. I tried to upload a picture of the tube I have, but I don't know exactly how to do that. Since the line
is all aluminum and does not have any cracks in it I will clean and reuse as per your suggestion. Thank you.

So quick question....is it necessary to replace the suction line is there are no leaks? And how about the line from the dryer to the expansion valve? Since I am replacing the condenser, compressor, and the receiver/dryer,( which comes with the line from the condenser) should I go ahead and replace t...

Oh, ok thanks Tim

JohnHere,
It only has front AC, and it does have an expansion valve on the firewall going to evaporator. It does have a receiver/dryer.

Ok, thanks. I am getting a list ready to order for parts, and the one question I can't seem to find an answer to
is "does my 2008 Ford Escape 3.0 LTD have an orifice tube?" I know it has an expansion valve, which I will be replacing. But I can't
find out if it has an orifice tube also.

Also, thanks for all the response. Very much appreciated!

UPDATE: I found the leaks in my AC system. The UV dye showed up when looking with a UV light. Found a pretty good ding in the front of the condenser and also a huge leak spot right underneath the compressor. So I will be replacing the compressor and condenser. I am planning on replacing receiver/dry...

Tbirdtbird,
Can you tell me what the procedure is for that? This is with the vehicle off, right?