Need a tool recommendation please
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From: Alpine TX
Need a tool recommendation please
I'm going to be trying to repair the A/C vent doors on my 2001. Might have a vacuum leak preventing them from fully moving to the desired position.
Looking for a recommendation as to what tool will help me out the best in diagnosing this.
Looking for a recommendation as to what tool will help me out the best in diagnosing this.
Melting Slicks
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The vacuum line that's used for the doors comes from the back of the intake and is often the issue with the HVAC doors. When it fails/breaks the system default to top vents by the windshield so you will have defrost to keep the glass clear. What's yours doing?
Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
I use a Mighty Mite vacuum pump for testing static vacuum and for bleeding hydraulic systems. Not expensive and mine still works after some 25 years. It has a gauge also so you can see if the vacuum holds. It is plastic but it works great.
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I read up on the fix, but was thinking I might want to snag a decent tool used to pull a vacuum, thinking it might be easier to pinpoint any leaks. I'm not sure what they are called. vacuum pumps?
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Thanks, I'll do a search and see what comes up. Most of the ones I saw when I looked, were harbor freight looking crap. I'd like something that lasts.
Le Mans Master
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Don't look for a vacuum tool to help you locate the leak, just identify you have one.
