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Troubleshooting AC leak before charging with R134a
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XfireZ51
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Re: Troubleshooting AC leak before charging with R134a
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1991 Corvette ZR-1
Old condenser and low pressure line attached to it check out, Im surprised. I isolated the hard line which would not hold vacuum, so I pressurized it and found the high side schrader valve is leaking. Ordered valve stem removal and installation tool along with valve stems.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07HC...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0023...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Was not exactly sure of the type of valve stem so I guess we will see.
This is exactly what Marc Haibeck has said is the primary issue in AC leaks. The high side Schrader valve. He suggests putting a metal cap over it rather than plastic.
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