Re: AC expansion valve removal

Brian Holm (peugeots@together.net)
Wed, 08 Jul 1998 10:32:15 -0700

With the system open for a couple of days, did you replace the
receiver-drier? That would normally be recommended, because of likely
saturation from exposure to atmosphere. But if you did not replace it
and it works, that is worth noting!

Brian

Anup Pahari wrote:
>
> All:
> My last message could give the wrong impression.
> Just wanted to put concerned minds to rest. The dealer had already
> removed all the freon from the system before I pulled out the expansion
> valve. Since I did not want to install their $175.00 exp. valve, I
> brought the car home for a few days until I could locate a less
> expensive valve.. Once the shop detected a leak in the exp. valve, by
> law they are not allowed to recharge the system. Bottom line: no freon
> into the ozone from my AC!
>
> Anup Pahari