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Subject:Re: air conditioning
From:jhlauterbach
Date:Mon, 1 Oct 2001 15:31:45 -0400

An HVAC tech where I work told me about a device that aqllows one to change
the Schrader valve core w/o have to depressureize system.  How does one get
one of these and how much do they cost?

John Lauterbach
Macon, GA
'84 7-pass. with working A/C
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peter Krogh" <VW85Westy@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: air conditioning

> Mine leaked through the schrader valve (that thing that looks like a tire
> inflation valve).
>
> I think it is an easy replacement, once the refridgerant is out.
> Peter
> In a message dated 9/30/01 6:23:46 PM, mtbikerbob@MSN.COM writes:
>
> << Along the lines of the same topic, air conditioning, is there a common
>
> leakage point in the system. Mine stays charged for just about an entire
>
> "season" then begins to noticably "underfunction". It was thoroughly
checked
>
> by a local, well respected garage just before I bought it and they
couldn't
>
> find the leak. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
> Bob Stevens
>
> '91 Westy
>
>
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