Strange AC failure - FYI - LotusTalk

ZTEC · 09-05-2009, 11:30 AM

I had a bolt head shear on a bracket that held the 2 hard lines going into the Expansion Valve releasing the entire contents of my cooling system, I am hoping this will be a simple fix but a strange one indeed and just wanted to give you guys a heads up! In the diagram the "Screw" is labeled number 34 and is an M6 X 16 cap head and the other 2 circled parts number 31 and 28 are the O-rings that are nowhere to be found! The second pic is of the bracket that holds down the hard lines in the expansion valve and the failed screw sits on the other side of this hard line.

TheViper · 09-05-2009, 11:39 AM

Here is a thread about the exact same incidence.
Refrigerant escaped
Michael

ZTEC · 09-05-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks Michael, You are correct and this failure is identical to mine! I am really hoping this is a simple fix with new o-rings and a new Screw, If you know of a torque value it would be much appreciated. Nick

webowser · 09-05-2009, 10:16 PM

I think you'll find that the O-rings are still on the ends of the tubes. There is a flange about 1/4 in. from the end of each tube. The O-ring should be on the tube under the flange. Feel around for it. It is nearly impossible to lose the O-rings with this configuration.

Bill In Cincinnati

09-05-2009, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	Strange AC failure - FYI I had a bolt head shear on a bracket that held the 2 hard lines going into the Expansion Valve releasing the entire contents of my cooling system, I am hoping this will be a simple fix but a strange one indeed and just wanted to give you guys a heads up! In the diagram the "Screw" is labeled number 34 and is an M6 X 16 cap head and the other 2 circled parts number 31 and 28 are the O-rings that are nowhere to be found! The second pic is of the bracket that holds down the hard lines in the expansion valve and the failed screw sits on the other side of this hard line. Attached Images __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's! Last edited by ZTEC : 09-05-2009 at 12:15 PM.

09-05-2009, 11:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	Here is a thread about the exact same incidence. Refrigerant escaped Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

09-05-2009, 12:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	Thanks Michael, You are correct and this failure is identical to mine! I am really hoping this is a simple fix with new o-rings and a new Screw, If you know of a torque value it would be much appreciated. Nick __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

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09-05-2009, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
webowser Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 38	I think you'll find that the O-rings are still on the ends of the tubes. There is a flange about 1/4 in. from the end of each tube. The O-ring should be on the tube under the flange. Feel around for it. It is nearly impossible to lose the O-rings with this configuration. Bill In Cincinnati

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