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Old 04-25-2022   #7
XfireZ51
 
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Default Re: Troubleshooting AC leak before charging with R134a

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Originally Posted by 1991 Corvette ZR-1 View Post
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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