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General Sport Trac Discussion
Change the AC Valve Core
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 1016202" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>Todd Z is correct.</p><p></p><p>The Schraeder valves on R134 AC systems are larger than the valve cores in tires, and larger than the valves used on older Freon R22 systems. On the new R134 system, even the High and Low sides have different sized valve fittings so you don't hookup the gauges wrong, or try to charge through the wrong port.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Personally, if the vavle is the only leak, take it to an AC shop...They have the proper tools and if that is the only problem it should be a cheap fix. Of course you will have to vacuum pump the system down to remove any moisture that leaked in. Then recharge the system with refrigerant and the proper amount of compressor oil. If you don't have the proper equipment, you should leave that to the experts, or your cheap fix can be way more expensive in the long run.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 1016202, member: 52972"] Todd Z is correct. The Schraeder valves on R134 AC systems are larger than the valve cores in tires, and larger than the valves used on older Freon R22 systems. On the new R134 system, even the High and Low sides have different sized valve fittings so you don't hookup the gauges wrong, or try to charge through the wrong port. Personally, if the vavle is the only leak, take it to an AC shop...They have the proper tools and if that is the only problem it should be a cheap fix. Of course you will have to vacuum pump the system down to remove any moisture that leaked in. Then recharge the system with refrigerant and the proper amount of compressor oil. If you don't have the proper equipment, you should leave that to the experts, or your cheap fix can be way more expensive in the long run. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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