A/C assistance please
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A/C assistance please
Hey guys,
What size is the shraider valve on the inlet side of the A/C system on a 94 LT1 Corvette?
Mine is leaking and I need to replace it
Thanks Larry
What size is the shraider valve on the inlet side of the A/C system on a 94 LT1 Corvette?
Mine is leaking and I need to replace itThanks Larry
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I/we do have the equipment. My leak is at the schrader valve. I need to know the size so I can replace it and put a vacuum on the system, then test for leaks.
I don't want to go buy 6 valves hoping to find the right size.
Le Mans Master
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^^That is a good question. I assumed they were all the same size. If you are opening the system anyway....just go to the parts store and perform the swap right there.....pull the old one out and take it in, size it up....
I did this just the other week when Mine was leaking as well.
I did this just the other week when Mine was leaking as well.
Le Mans Master
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"take it to the shop"
Why don't you tell it like it is and say something like....."I think you are too stupid/inept/ill equipped to fix it properly"
Sorry mang, "take it the shop" is this months soap box for me.
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Just like AA is for quitters, “take it to the shop” that’s the easy way out and that’s not me, I like my $$$ too much to throw it away at a shop when I know I can fix it myself and know the works been performed correctly the first time.
That’s my soap box
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Fixed!
I found the valve at Carquest auto parts
Its a small valve, I'll post the # when I get home.
My system still had positive pressure in it when we replaced the valve. We then put a vacuum on the system, it held and the last step was to recharge the system with 29 ounces of 134A and 3 ounces of super sealer. The system is blowing ice cold and it feels great!
No leaks and I'm happy. The valve at the parts store....$2.55
A trip to the stealership?...a big pain in the *** and lots of $$$ out of my pocket...and who knows what else those f-ing dirt bags would try to rip me off for
I found the valve at Carquest auto parts
Its a small valve, I'll post the # when I get home.My system still had positive pressure in it when we replaced the valve. We then put a vacuum on the system, it held and the last step was to recharge the system with 29 ounces of 134A and 3 ounces of super sealer. The system is blowing ice cold and it feels great!
No leaks and I'm happy. The valve at the parts store....$2.55
A trip to the stealership?...a big pain in the *** and lots of $$$ out of my pocket...and who knows what else those f-ing dirt bags would try to rip me off for
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I just did mine this spring...I was changing it over to 134a and when I pulled the expansion valve I found debris in it. Changed out the condenser, the accumulator AND the hoses (while I had it apart...they will start to leak eventually), took it to a friends shop and they put their machine on it and it's blowing cold.
Something very much needed in Texas in the summer
P.S. You forgot to post the part # for the Schrader valve...
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Safety Car
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Yes, A/C system sealer....don't get me started on that stuff....
Lets just say I'm glad its not in my car. But...hey, if it works for you, more power to ya.
That ranks right up there with Bar's Stop Leak and Mechanic in a Bottle. Why store your small engines properly and avoid problems when you can spend $$$ on a bottle of fluid?
Last edited by 93Rubie; Jun 4, 2012 at 08:24 PM.