Date:         Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:16:11 -0700
Reply-To:     Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I lost my cool!!
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From memory, I think these vans use some weirdo proprietary fill valve
rather than something sensible.  I think my van is probably ready for an
additional hit of the special sauce, as well.

On Sun, Jul 8, 2012 at 3:03 PM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:

> The AC in my red 88 GL slowly was losing it's cool, so I decided to
> service he system myself. Bought an AC Pro service kit from my local
> Advance Auto, took it home, and did the thing - except it didn't. No
> matter what I did, I could not get the filler fitting to stay on the low
> side shrader fitting. It kept popping off, like it didn't fit right or
> something. It was a puh to lock ty pe and simply would not sstay put!
>
> I took the kit back to Advance, explained the problems, and the Sales
> rep grabbed another and brought it along. Same problem. He then called
> for backup. He got a very large man to come out and hold that valve in
> place. Emptied two 20 ounce cans into it. Since their product didn't fit
> probperly, and it seemed all of that brand were the same way - and I had
> to make a long trip back to the store, they simply donated the seconde
> can - and THEY installed it. Now I have cool air.
>
> As frustrating as it was - I have to give kudos to Advance Auto Parts
> for thier exemplary customer service.
>
> John Rodgers
>



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