WMRiceman

I have a slow leak in the A/C at the expansion valve. Do I have to take the gas tank out to change this out? The manual is saying yes but it's talking about removing the whole A/C system in the dash (Evaporator). I also read where you guys are talking about how a Honda receiver/dryer works in our cars, what model of Honda or what's the Honda part number? Last question, when I put the system on a vacuum to see if I fixed the leak, does this process also take all the oil out as well. Do I need to add oil when I put the R-12 back in?

Rich W

The TXV is right next to the evaporator coils, so plan on removing the fuel tank to replace it. While you're there, you might as well replace the coils - no sense in pulling the fuel tank twice.

bj

WMRiceman

You shouldn't have to remove the evaporator if all you want to do is replace the expanion valve. Once the 2 screws holding the cover inside the trunk are removed the expansion valve is easy to get at. A minimal amount of oil should come out of the system on vacume.

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Bill

WMRiceman

Thanks for the help. I'll let you know how it all turns out. Mark