Help w /a question on the A/C

[pontiac nino]

Originally posted by camaronat:
If it is the top valve, there is a little schrader valve in there that looks like one from a bicycle, but this one has a longer needle than the bicycle ones. This bastard is probly causing your problems. I think you can get them from any parts store.

Also, you need something to catch most of your freon (cuz you really aren't supposed to let it out into the air). Might just be easier to take it to a shop.

Got mine done at the Chevy dealership for $70. That was with 2 units of R134a and an about 1.5 hrs labor from filling it up, checking for leaks, taking the ref. back out, replacing the valve, putting ref. back in, etc.

I thought 134a was "eviromentally friendly" compared to 134 system seems to be working well so far thanks guys, the problem seemed to be the o ring. [img]smile.gif[/img]

[camaronat]

Yeah, it is enviromentally friendly compared to R12, but you still aren't supposed to let it out into open air. That is why all the shops have to suck it out into a tank when they do it.

Cool, Glad it is working.

[pontiac nino]

Just needs one more can in the system and it'll be nice and nippy. :D