It ended up being close to nine pages long and includes handy pictures, diagrams etc. Should keep you out of trouble.
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It ended up being close to nine pages long and includes handy pictures, diagrams etc. Should keep you out of trouble.
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Location: CLE/PHX
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My VIN: 5646,5080, 5880, 10234, 3639, 2518, 10586, 1538
We are currently out of stock on our condenser assemblies (now made in house like our radiators and waiting on core components).
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Hi there,
I want to change the 2 Schrader valve cores on my compressor when I open up my A/C system, and I have a few related questions on replacing them with quality, appropriate ones:
1) What valve material is best, aluminum or brass?
2) What seal material is best: HNBC, Neoprene, Teflon, etc?
3) I understand they are a standard 1/4" size, correct?
4) Any preferred brands, like original Schrader, etc.?
I have the original compressor with brass caps, running R12. Given that this is reported to be one of the most common leak points in the system, and you can't change them once the system is full, I figure choosing the right ones would be good.
Thanks,
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)
Location: Reedsburg, WI
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You can simply Google A/C valve cores and that will bring up the appropriate ones. They are different seal material from tire valves.
You could just go to your local Auto Parts store and see what they have for A/C type valves. Take an old one with you.
Dennis
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Reedsburg, WI
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My VIN: 5180
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When I replaced my A/C lines earlier this summer, I had to remove the cores from the replacement charge ports to install 134a quick coupler adapters. These are those removed cores.
They are a combination Brass and Stainless steel construction.
Dennis
Last edited by DMC5180; 09-10-2016 at 03:33 PM.
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
AC valve cores usually are deeper in the stem than a tire valve so you probably will need the removal tool like this.
http://www.acsource.com/r134avalvecoretool.aspx
Dave M vin 03572
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Location: Reedsburg, WI
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Plus a couple of these.
http://www.acsource.com/valvecore59346a.aspx
Dennis
DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Thanks Dennis and Dave. That's very helpful. Appreciate the vendor link as well.
Dana
1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (5 Speed, Gas Flap, Black Interior, Windshield Antenna, Dark Gray)
Restored as "mostly correct, but with flaws corrected". Pictures and comments of my restoration are in the albums section on my profile.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette, Z51, 4+3 manual
2006 Dodge Magnum R/T (D/D)
2010 Camaro SS (Transformers Edition)