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The Lichamp Automotive AC R134A R1234YF Valve Core Remover and Installer Tool Set is a comprehensive solution for automotive air conditioning maintenance. Designed for compatibility with standard, JRA, and schrader valves, this kit includes all necessary tools for efficient spool replacement. Housed in a durable ABS case, it ensures easy storage and portability, making it an essential addition to any mechanic's toolkit.
Manufacturer | Lichamp |
Brand | Lichamp |
Item Weight | 1.32 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 9.25 x 4.96 x 1.77 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | VCR00X200 |
Manufacturer Part Number | VCR00X200 |
A**.
Works like a charm.
Worked as advertised. I own an Infiniti G35 Coupe. I was done with the whole process in 20 minutes working slowly and carefully. Watch a you tube video carefully to understand the process. . Pieces of advice. #1 Check the tool to make sure that you are using the correct size. There are two sizes. They are interchangeable between the high pressure (red) and low pressure (blue). #2 Hand/finger tight is good enough. do not crank down hard. Slow and careful is better. I noted that this is a high return item. Suspect that once the job is done, they are returned as you only need to do this once every 100,000 miles.
M**K
No issues at all, worked great.
Worked perfect to change low pressure Schrader on a 2012 Ram 2500
F**G
Convinience of use.
One of the best tools I had ever seen.Ease of use is also another point. Just the valve side feels a bit loose, but doesnt mean the seal is not working.Very functional. The design is convinient as well.
S**N
Works great on Ford F53 V10 low pressure valve
Fixed our F53 engine AC. Wasn’t blowing cool at idle. Turns out the low pressure valve was leaking. R134a was low. Evidenced when I tried to charge it. Bought this little valve replacement tool on Amazon for $29. Replaced Schaefer valve now no leaks. Charged up. Works great. Watch a video. People complain the tongs don't grip the valve for extraction. It's not supposed to. Pressure pushes the valve out after you unscrew it. Unscrew at least 6 turns. Be careful. Be accurate. Works exactly as it should.
N**O
It came apart during the attempt to extract the valve core from the high pressure service port.
With the cost of everything going up and up these days, I've returned to doing all the minor repair work on our family's vehicles. My wife's Explorer AC system has a small leak in the high pressure JRA valve. The procedure for the use of this extractor is pretty straight forward. I attached it to the service port, pushed the rod down and turned it a bit until I felt it seat fully on the core, then I attempted to screw the core out. There was a lot of resistance, but eventually the rod began to turn. I would point out that I did not employ the use of pliers of any kind to turn the rod. I only used my hands. I kept turning the rod of the extractor and when it felt free, I slowly pulled the rod up, engaged the the shutoff valve, and then unscrewed the rod assembly from the housing of the extractor tool. When I looked at the end of the rod, not only was the core not there, but the end of the rod designed to fit over the core was missing. When the rod had finally begun to turn earlier it wasn't because the core had come loose, but rather the tip of the rod had broken free. In the first picture you can see the end of the rod that is now stuck on the pin of the JRA valve. In the second picture you can see both rods that came with this extractor. You'll notice you can see that the larger one I was using on the JRA valve has threads at the end because the tip screws on. In addition, my efforts to remove the tip from the valve core eventually caused the brass knob at the other end of the rod (which is connect only by the pressure of a tight fit between the knob and the rod) to pop off. There are many reviews on this product from those who were able to use this tool successfully, but in looking at other tools like this I've noticed many of them have a rod that does not have a threaded and screwed on tool tip. I'll be returning this. I can only hope I can manage to remove the tip that is still stuck on my valve core pin without destroying the valve core and/or discharging all the refrigerant into the atmosphere, and I'll be purchasing another extractor that is more solid and up to the task without falling apart.
J**.
It worked!
After over a month trying to figure out where the ac was leaking on my 97 Saturn SW2, I finally noticed a slight release of pressure when I removed the cap on my low pressure valve. Never had a leaky valve before, but then I'm not a professional mechanic. Ordered this kit, and when it came in, I used one of the included valves and replaced the leaky one in 3 minutes without loss of coolant. It's a brilliant, simple idea that just worked. I appreciated them including a small assortment of valves, that was very convenient. Been a few days and no sign of any leaks.
S**N
Didn’t fit 10mm shrader
I bought this kit to replace the high side shrader valve on my 06 dodge 2500. The high side uses a 10mm shrader valve and it was too big to fit through the valve core removal tool. When I first got the tool I tried to unscrew my shrader valve and the piece that actually attached to the shrader valve unscrewed. I had to put lock tight onto the piece and let it dry in order for it to work. In the end, the tool did not work because I could not get the shrader valve out of the tool. Would not recommend for something wanting to replace a 10mm shrader valve.
B**O
Works. Saved me some money
I was skeptical at first, but I'm glad I bought it. The high and low side have two different sized rods for twisting the valve out. I made sure which one I needed and broke the one loose first. Had the new part to make sure. Worked great, I thought I was going to have to really tighten the parts together, just snugged them together. I also made sure of the clearance of the AC valve through the tool because I saw some reviews saying there was an issue, but I had no problems. This one also comes with a small assortment of valves. They are similar, but different, so look closely at them if you decide to use them. I would recommend. I also like to have tools with dedicated boxes.
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