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Old Oct 10, 2021 | 06:16 AM
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Does anybody know if the schrader valve in the ac low side can be replaced or would I need to buy a new line. I know that some valves can be taken out, not sure about this one though in this car. I tried to take it out but it will not screw out all the way.
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Old Oct 10, 2021 | 10:25 AM
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The only ones that I have removed on my '72 are the ones on the main a/c hose, back of the compressor. Get a kit, it will have to tool you need. Where are the valves you are removing?
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Over several decades when replacing Schrader valves, after unscrewing them I've had to pull them out with needle nose pliers.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 04:18 AM
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In the back of the compressor. The low end valve. Can't get it out even with needle nose. May have to buy a whole new hose.
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by garykuter
In the back of the compressor. The low end valve. Can't get it out even with needle nose. May have to buy a whole new hose.
before you do.. are you sure it is not screwing out all the way?? if truly stripped agree... but maybe not tuning on the 'catches'?

or crappy tool not fitting?

good luck!
always good to post pics too!!
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Old Oct 11, 2021 | 08:25 AM
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Try putting a drop of compressor oil on the valve and work it up and down a bit!

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When my son was well he had, and has a tool to replace valves without loosing pressure when changing valves. Don't ask me how it works , but I saw it over and over. Was amazing to watch.

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Yes, a friend of mine who used to work home air conditioning had the same thing, never knew how it worked either.........
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