Need Help identifying a part
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Melting Slicks
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From: Toronto ONTARIO
Need Help identifying a part
The part I'm after is part of the a/c system. Its a 93. the AC line right before it goes into this unknown part has been broken. When the motor was removed it happened. Its not a great pic but I'm hoping someone might be able to point out what it is and what part i need. the part is to the left (drivers side) of the coolant tank. You can see the big silver a/c line run along the passenger side towards the part. there is a joint, then a plug for a sensor (probably a/c pressure ?) and the line is broken right after the plug for the sensor before it goes into this unit. help ?
I look like a photochop pro already!
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by DieL
I circled the place where the line is broken (behind the black hose). I also tried to show the part in yellow where the line goes into.. what is it?
If it's this piece, it's a Large Bore, high side, R12 Piedmont valve. If you broke this piece it's good news, you won't need it. Your car is a 1993, which is the last year for R12. To convert over to R134 you must remove this piece.
You will need a special socket called a Piedmont fitting socket Napa #200314 to remove the old fitting from the line. Then Napa#409904 fitting to screw into the line. You will also need Napa#409918 socket to install the new fitting.
In the future, for us to help you, you need a better pictures of your problem area.
Last edited by 93*Corvette; Jun 22, 2006 at 09:46 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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Appreciate the help.. here's another picture. I squared the part.. It's like a box or something for the ac. My line is broken right 'before' it goes into this unit.
I'll get a pic up of my actual motor i just can't find my camera atm :/
I'll get a pic up of my actual motor i just can't find my camera atm :/
Last edited by DieL; Jun 22, 2006 at 01:43 PM.
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by DieL
Appreciate the help.. here's another picture. I squared the part.. It's like a box or something for the ac. My line is broken right 'before' it goes into this unit.
I'll get a pic up of my actual motor i just can't find my camera atm :/
I'll get a pic up of my actual motor i just can't find my camera atm :/
When I was in the Navy we had saying for everything (mostly electronics)... To easily remember the Parts for a AC system, I came up with this saying: "Can Corvette Owners Ever Accumulate". (Which means to me, I spend way too much money on my car"....)
CAN = Compressor
Corvette = Condensor
Owners = Orifice Tube
Ever = Evaporator
Accumulate = Accumulator
Here is a drawing..... (PS Zoom in on the part next time. If you show the damage, the guys on the forum might be able to help you)
Last edited by 93*Corvette; Jun 24, 2006 at 02:37 PM.
