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Subject:Re: Need a/c hose for 87 Westy Gl
Date:Sat, 11 Jul 1998 07:15:18 EDT

In a message dated 98-07-10 21:16:59 EDT, harald_nancy@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

<< I was wondering if a stuck "expansion valve" could contribute to the
 hoses failing from too much pressure. My "expansion valve" looked pretty
crusty when I replaced it during the conversion to R134a.
 Any opinions ? >>

Check the gagues. I don't have a chart for the vanagon, but, If the high side
is VERY high, the expanison valve may be stuck.

gmbulley
cary, nc