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Can you replace the high pressure valve on a Ford?

Can you replace the high pressure valve on a Ford?

Chevy and Ford uses a really bad valve on the high pressure side of the AC system. It is my opinion (as well as many others) that the small cost of replacement is far cheaper than what it costs to buy more freon because it all leaked out first time around. This is just a quick and dirty video on how to get the old one out. Hope it helps.

Why is my AC high side valve leaking?

Unfortunately, after charging the AC system, it leaked down again. The hose from the compressor to the dryer was wet with oil at the aluminum crimp over the rubber. This showed up under the UV light and was wet to touch. At this point I need to take it in to a shop with an electronic leak sniffer as I cannot find a place to rent one.

What happens when a proportioning valve gets stuck?

A spool or stem slides back and forth inside the piston bore of the proportioning valve, according to the pressure it receives. Proportioning valves can get stuck at either end of the valve body, requiring a procedure to free them up.

Can a high pressure Schrader valve be replaced?

AC High Pressure Schrader Valve Replacement. – YouTube AC High Pressure Schrader Valve Replacement. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

How to replace damaged AC high pressure side valve?

Damaged AC High Pressure Side Valve – How To Replace?!?!? Pulled a dumb one yesterday. AC system was functioning, but only blowing cool air. Bought a recharge can with hose, hooked to low side but the system would not take much product out of the can.

Unfortunately, after charging the AC system, it leaked down again. The hose from the compressor to the dryer was wet with oil at the aluminum crimp over the rubber. This showed up under the UV light and was wet to touch. At this point I need to take it in to a shop with an electronic leak sniffer as I cannot find a place to rent one.

Chevy and Ford uses a really bad valve on the high pressure side of the AC system. It is my opinion (as well as many others) that the small cost of replacement is far cheaper than what it costs to buy more freon because it all leaked out first time around. This is just a quick and dirty video on how to get the old one out. Hope it helps.

How to fix Vortec 5.7 CYL 8 misfire valve adjustment?

Shut Off the Engine and Replace the Flushing Oil with a HQ Motor Oil to Spec and an HQ Oil Filter and Start the engine to warm it up for a short test drive after the engine has reached the upper operating temperature. This is the 1995 Version of the 5.7L Motor with an intrepid, inexperienced mechanic trying to adjust this engine dynamically…

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