Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
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Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
So I'm in the process of going through the AC on my car, and I can hear the port on the high side leaking. But I can't remove the valve because it has a super long stem that seems wider than normal? What kind of tool do I use to take this out, and is it actually a different size schrader valve?
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Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
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Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
I have one of these in my toolbox.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Schrade...C/173954650820
There's also a tool that allows you to replace the valve without evacuating the freon.
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z 305 LB9 AT Convertible
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Transmission: AT
Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
https://www.amazon.com/Diking-Condit...0217133&sr=8-5
I have one of these in my toolbox.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Schrade...C/173954650820
There's also a tool that allows you to replace the valve without evacuating the freon.
I have one of these in my toolbox.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Schrade...C/173954650820
There's also a tool that allows you to replace the valve without evacuating the freon.
How would such a tool allow changing the Schrader W/O venting the refrigerant?
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Car: 1989 IROC-Z 305 LB9 AT Convertible
Engine: LB9 305
Transmission: AT
Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
https://www.amazon.com/Diking-Condit...0217133&sr=8-5
I have one of these in my toolbox.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Schrade...C/173954650820
There's also a tool that allows you to replace the valve without evacuating the freon.
I have one of these in my toolbox.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/A-C-Schrade...C/173954650820
There's also a tool that allows you to replace the valve without evacuating the freon.
I would not think so.
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Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
Yellow Jacket calls theirs "RealTorque® Core Removal Tools" and it is a minimal gas loss valve replacement tool.
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Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
I ran into that exact Schrader valve.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC9V2L8...t_details&th=1
The above Amazon kit had a new, large valve.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FC9V2L8...t_details&th=1
The above Amazon kit had a new, large valve.
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Re: Larger than normal schrader valve in R12 high side port?
Check at your local auto parts supplier
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