2 weeks ago I replaced the AC compressor.
It had the typical "belly leak" the HT6 gets at the case joints.
Since I don't have the proper equipment to pull it down, i had a local shop swap out the compressor and recharge the system.
Worked great, life's good!
But............
The other day, I noticed it was short cycling.
Crap.
I have a looky see and when I try to unscrew the high side "dust cap" it hisses and bubbles PAG oil.
Crappy damned schrader is leaking and we all know that little black plastic cap ain't gonna seal squat!
Now, here's the question;
Is the schrader replaceable or do I have to replace the line?
Can I safely replace the schrader at home and have it recharged?
Is the schrader like a tire valve schrader and could I use a tire schrader tool to see if I can tweak the valve in an attempt to get it too seat/seal?
I've read a couple "crazy like" posts on the web about pulling the schrader and sticking a finger over the port, but that just sounds like trouble for your poor old finger.
I'd like to be able to tweak it at home and ad a top off can as it's still pressurized, just low.
I'd sure like to avoid another $200-300 trip to the local jobbers shop for work I can do myself and to risk loosing another full charge to atmosphere.....