ac hose question

[RyanL]

so im changing my ac compressor tomorrow and am just wondering, do i also have to change the o-rings/seals on the hose assembly for the hoses that attach to the compressor?

[dsmuts]

I would for piece of mind

[dpzelenak]

you have to change the accumulator to

[TheOtherNick]

Yes you need to replace the O-rings, and you should also change the accumulator and orifice tube because they are what catch all the pieces of you junk compressor.