Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

Never had a problem. If the individual is wrenching a service cap down hard enough to strip the threads. They should not be working on the vehicle. New valve core and Brass cap, best option out there.

I will not post Amazon or auction links because they don't support us; people seeking free advice never do. Brass caps have been and still are the best service caps available.

Good post.

Did you ever apply heat to the bolt area?

Good-quality electric is my choice. I use the Bacharach H-10 PRO.

We taped up to any rubber hose.

You get what you pay for, but it should be good enough to help a friend driving a FORD.

You should have gotten a good set of gauges!
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It's PAG oil unless you're using the other term intentionally.

The site is free. People get to posts when they can. I'm sure that if you want to hire John, he will gladly respond more quickly. I think his rate is $125.00 an hour. And worth every penny of it.

Just realized that a few days ago, I clicked on page 2 and posted. I did that because this thread shows page 1&2 so I thought the thread had gone to page2.

So, being stuck with 2 options for the front evap that you say are crappy, sans the cost factor, why would I not choose one that is variable ...