Inside coil, no doubt she was referring to the evaporator that is under the dash. Thats a really tough part to replace on the Jeep. I believe that model has a classic thermostatic expansion valve, by the way. Replacing the evap wouldn't cause or add to a problem of the system being "clogged" up, it's just a small radiator like thing that "makes cold" (actually, absorbs heat) and a fan to blow air over it.
As the evap was likely replaced by a professional shop one would have to assume it was done according to industry standards? A good vacuum, possible replacement of the receiver drier,
oil check and charge, all the normal stuff. Now it sounds like, following all that, the old compressor gave up the ghost, that happens. The good news is, you likely have a nice tight system with good fittings, hoses, evap, thermostatic expansion valve, etc. due to that work when the "inside coil" was replaced about a year ago. More good news is that because it's a "new" evap the drain tube for it is likely open, clean and flowing nicely. Whew, thats a relief!
Ya know, it's a good chance you can simply buy a rebuilt compressor for less than a $100. A used one for maybe $25. You CAN simply bolt it on, fill it with freon from a kit from your local Walmart or NAPA store and go from there. If thats a new receiver drier it may well have captured any debris in the system, thats what it's there for, and you could be OK. Just sayin', it's a poor man's approach and sometimes you get lucky, or your out $25 bucks for a used compressor, plus cost of the freon and kit, and ya still have to get it fixed.
One things for sure, duct tape is good stuff, but it won't help with THIS project!
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