# Ford Explorer A/C

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-a-c/31767>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [June 12, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-a-c/31767 "2009-06-12T02:13:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-a-c/31767/1 "2009-06-12T02:13:17Z")

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Guys, maybe someone can help me out. I was checking over my 2000 Ford Explorer, and noticed a leaking Schreader valve on the A/C. The leak is slow, and the cap (w- o-ring) is holding it in check for now. I tried to use my valve core tool to check that it didn’t work itself loose, but the valve is bigger than the tool. I checked around, but haven’t been able to locate a Schreader valve tool sized for this truck.  
  
  
  
 Does anyone here know of a source? And if so, do they make a tool that will allow me to replace the valve without discharging the system? I found a tool like that for standard systems, like R-12 and R-22. Currently, the system is still charged and working fine.  
  
  
  
 Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-a-c/31767/2 "2009-06-12T02:20:08Z")

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Here’s what you need to replace the valve core without losing refrigerant. [http://www.truckpartsproshop.com/r\_134a\_valve\_core\_replacement\_tool\_kits.html](http://www.truckpartsproshop.com/r_134a_valve_core_replacement_tool_kits.html). As far as a valve core tool for R134a, most parts stores sell these.

Tester

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**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\
**Post date:** [June 12, 2009, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-explorer-a-c/31767/3 "2009-06-12T02:45:42Z")

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Thanks, Tester. I don’t know how I missed that one. I buy from JC Whitney every now and then.