R52 AC pressure hose Schrader valve
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AC pressure hose Schrader valve
Looking for thoughts on a repair for my AC system (2007 R52 Cooper S)
The valve on this part https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/64509167765/ seems to be leaking. Local AC folks recharged the system and put some dye in so we can see what if anything else is leaking but this valve is slowly but visibly leaking. ECS folks have the most recent part as MINI has evidently superseded this part a couple times due to this valve leaking
Replacing the entire line looks pretty annoying, service mode at a minimum it looks. :( Question is - that valve looks like it can be removed from the line; am I asking for big trouble replacing just the valve, if that indeed is the only issue? It would certainly seem less expensive. I would not replace it myself, the shop that refilled the system would recover the refrigerant and then attempt that if anyone can say that would work
Thanks for any input
The valve on this part https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/64509167765/ seems to be leaking. Local AC folks recharged the system and put some dye in so we can see what if anything else is leaking but this valve is slowly but visibly leaking. ECS folks have the most recent part as MINI has evidently superseded this part a couple times due to this valve leaking
Replacing the entire line looks pretty annoying, service mode at a minimum it looks. :( Question is - that valve looks like it can be removed from the line; am I asking for big trouble replacing just the valve, if that indeed is the only issue? It would certainly seem less expensive. I would not replace it myself, the shop that refilled the system would recover the refrigerant and then attempt that if anyone can say that would work
Thanks for any input
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Looking for thoughts on a repair for my AC system (2007 R52 Cooper S)
The valve on this part https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/64509167765/ seems to be leaking. Local AC folks recharged the system and put some dye in so we can see what if anything else is leaking but this valve is slowly but visibly leaking. ECS folks have the most recent part as MINI has evidently superseded this part a couple times due to this valve leaking
Replacing the entire line looks pretty annoying, service mode at a minimum it looks. :( Question is - that valve looks like it can be removed from the line; am I asking for big trouble replacing just the valve, if that indeed is the only issue? It would certainly seem less expensive. I would not replace it myself, the shop that refilled the system would recover the refrigerant and then attempt that if anyone can say that would work
Thanks for any input
The valve on this part https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...e/64509167765/ seems to be leaking. Local AC folks recharged the system and put some dye in so we can see what if anything else is leaking but this valve is slowly but visibly leaking. ECS folks have the most recent part as MINI has evidently superseded this part a couple times due to this valve leaking
Replacing the entire line looks pretty annoying, service mode at a minimum it looks. :( Question is - that valve looks like it can be removed from the line; am I asking for big trouble replacing just the valve, if that indeed is the only issue? It would certainly seem less expensive. I would not replace it myself, the shop that refilled the system would recover the refrigerant and then attempt that if anyone can say that would work
Thanks for any input
I don't know about replacing an entire line just to replace the Schrader valve. All I can think of is a new A/C line might be "required" if old line has some issue that leads to a premature Schrader valve leak or is incompatible with a newer/redesigned Schader valve.
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msjulie33 (01-04-2024)
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The pressure sensor is screwed directly into the line. If you remove it you will evacuate the system to the atmosphere.
Replacing the line would be a pain. It is attached to frame of car underneath the fuse block and goes into the car
via a bulkhead along with the heater hoses. Wiggling that line in with engine/tranny in the car would be a pain. I have
replaced that sensor but both times with the engine/tranny out of the car
Replacing the line would be a pain. It is attached to frame of car underneath the fuse block and goes into the car
via a bulkhead along with the heater hoses. Wiggling that line in with engine/tranny in the car would be a pain. I have
replaced that sensor but both times with the engine/tranny out of the car
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I believe the OP is confusing the pressure sensor with a Schraeder Valve. The line shown in the picture includes the pressure sensor but doesn't show a Schraeder Valve. As mentioned above, the system must be evacuated before the sensor can be replaced.
Last edited by NC TRACKRAT; 01-04-2024 at 06:52 AM.
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I do mean the valve at the end; here's a pic from my car where we saw a tiny bubble - it is a valve right? The black cap was removed (of course ) for the photo
Sorry for the part link confusion
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