2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission AC High side pressure port replacement

[NWhitney]

Does anyone know were i can buy the valves to replace my leaking High side test port? The DC Manual says that they can be replaced buy I can not buy them through my DC dealer.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

The schrader itself?

 

[DSeamans]

Ac Stuff

Automotive Tools Network Tool Warehouse



This place has a lot of stuff for AC. I bought a vac pump and gauges from them for a really good price and was happy with the quality. Four seasons also carries parts like this. Another is rockauto.com. That said, the port is in the liquid line that has the orifice in it. If the line is original, I would replace the whole thing as they plug up. I just replaced mine: $61 from the dealer next day, or four seasons or rockauto is cheaper but takes a week. If everything is original and has been recharged before, I'd replace the accumulator/drier also when it is drained down. It is less than $30. If it has been completely drained of freon for a while, take all connections apart and replace o rings or lube them with pag oil. I know it is more than you asked, but I've run into a lot of things this summer and it will save time money in the long run.



Dave

 

[NWhitney]

yes the part I am trying to replace is just the schrader valve itself. Right now my system is still up... just has a slow leak. Dealer told me the whole line was worth about 106.

 

[monkeyman]

The valve is part of the line, that line is not that expensive, shop around. You must vaccuum down the entire suystem to factory specs before re-charging
Rick

 

[NWhitney]

One more question... were do you buy the tools to take apart the o-ringed conections with the clips on them? I have heard that they are much easier to take apart if you have the little tool.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

any auto parts store will have AC/fuel line tools

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

The valve is part of the line, that line is not that expensive, shop around. You must vaccuum down the entire suystem to factory specs before re-charging

Rick

Negative there Ghost rider. I have the tool and I have replaced mine, My wife's Honda's low side and fixed my Tracker which had a loose one (Then the compressor exploded but that is another story)



Yes ALLWAYS draw a vac before recharge ... Rule of thumb 29 in vac and 10 mins for each pound of refrigerant. . . including your gauges. ANY air introduced into a system will affect it's performance and longevity to one extent or another.