fixing AC

[OrangeNV]

does anyone know if there is a fix for a leaking schrader valve in the hard line right behind the passenger headlight? the schrader wont stop leaking and the rest of the system is in perfect condition.

 

[SHughes]

new valve? or is that too obvious?

 

[Big Blue24]

new valve? or is that too obvious?

By new valve, he means new valve core. The center core can be removed just like the valve core on a car or bicycle tire. Simply threads in and threads out, you use small forked screwdriver tool called a valve core remover.

 

[SHughes]

semantics

 

[OrangeNV]

I guess I can try and take it apart, it doesn't look to be accessable like a normal valve core. I asked because I was told they weren't replaceable which sounded odd to me. Since its discharged not I can take the stem apart now, it looks to be able to come apart

 

[BRE]

I cant remember at this exact moment but arent some bigger than a normal shrader valve?

 

[59Ford]

I don't think you can change that one, it has a little rubber like ball for a seal.
To the best of my memory you have to change the line


memory has been known to fail when you least expect it $.02

 

[SHughes]

I've noticed replacements at the local parts stores.

 

[schueller74]

I cant remember at this exact moment but arent some bigger than a normal shrader valve?

Yeah some are the same as a tire valve stem core others are larger. A/C core tools do both.

 

[OrangeNV]

so you pop that rubber ball out of the way? then use the ac tool

 

[59Ford]

^
nope, don't work like that, still think you have to replace the line

I'll look today and make sure

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[59Ford]

UPDATE!!

The fitting IS removable for sure...... damn... I had trouble with mine like that

HOWEVER, I hope you guy's have a real dealer in your area cuz the one here have
NO IDEA how to find the piece or if it's available.

told you my memory fails from time to time

Have pics if needed

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