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Tech Area => A/C, Heating and Cooling => Topic started by: phil_long on June 29 2014, 02:41:11 PM

Title: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 29 2014, 02:41:11 PM
Attempted to put some freon in the car today and found the port to be leaking badly on thr black canister. Do i have to replace whole canister? TIA
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: Scott87 on June 29 2014, 06:32:33 PM
Make a solution of soapy water. .. The soap-ier the better. .. Put the solution in a small squeeze bottle... soap up all joints and lines with the system running. .. look for the bubbles and you will have a better idea of the extent of your leaks. ..


The leak very well may be a deteriorated o ring or seal. ..
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 29 2014, 11:15:04 PM
Its leaking AT the port where you fill with freon on the black canister on the passenger side. I was asking do I have to replace the entire canister, or just that nipple portion?  Thanks
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: Charlief1 on June 30 2014, 01:57:07 AM
It's a schrader valve Phil. Replace it with the right one and you may be able to do nothing else.
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 30 2014, 07:27:15 AM
Thanks
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 30 2014, 12:42:54 PM
It's a difference between just replacing the stem vs the whole valve isn't it?
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 30 2014, 12:43:48 PM
Only asking because I found a tool that allows you to replace the stem without losing refrigerant, but I'm not 100% sure if it'll fit my car or not
Title: Re: What do i need?
Post by: phil_long on June 30 2014, 01:24:22 PM
Nevermind.  Thanks
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