Expansion valve.

[Nick Triesch]

I have done a search on the forum but but I cannot find much of replacing the expansion valve on a 3.2 car. Is it possible to replace the valve from the smugglers box? I can see it in the box and it is covered with tar. Thank you.

[DRACO A5OG]

Yes, just make certain you have the proper sized o rings.

Also may want to consider replacing the dryer as well. Pull and hold a vacuum then refill with refrigerant of choice.

[Nick Triesch]

Thanks Jim!

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Nick Triesch

I can see it in the box and it is covered with tar.

Tar is called Prestite tape or something close to that.

Should be available locally at a NAPA store. Might have to wait a day to get it.

[kuehl]

Nick,

If you research you might find some valves come with new o-rings, prestite, bulb clip and some installation support. Be cautions on what valve you buy, some are marketing valves that have the sensing bulb tube coming straight up rather than out flat off the top of the valve; the wrong one will make it difficult to close the smuggler's box lid.

[Pazuzu]

I got a roll of the prestite tape locally at an A/C supply house (something that is every 2 blocks here in Houston...). They called it cork tape. Enough on one roll to last 15 cars, about $15.

[kuehl]

Nick,

Mike said he is going ship you some prestite
Bob is bringing the beer

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by kuehl

Nick,

Mike said he is going ship you some prestite
Bob is bringing the beer

We're going to install some parallel flow condensers to prove that they're better than your stuff...

[kuehl]

Be sure you don't infringe on what's-his-names patents

[DRACO A5OG]

You guys kill me

[Nick Triesch]

Thanks everyone!

[Rawknees'Turbo]

Originally Posted by kuehl

Bob is bringing the beer

Bob will bring the beer, but use caution when reaching for one if he is nearby when you do (might lose a finger, otherwise)!

Originally Posted by Pazuzu

We're going to install some parallel flow condensers to prove that they're better than your stuff...

Are you going to reverse the methane, too?!?!?

[dentist90]

It's worth having a Porsche just for the AC threads. Great entertainment value!

[Pazuzu]

Originally Posted by Rawknees'Turbo

Bob will bring the beer, but use caution when reaching for one if he is nearby when you do (might lose a finger, otherwise)!

Are you going to reverse the methane, too?!?!?

There won't be any methane.

Unless Bob brings enough beer, then we'll start producing it!

[Rawknees'Turbo]

^^^

Gives new meaning to the term "expansion valve"!!!