parts help...

[uber mkv]

I need a valve insert for my a/c line. I got the part number from the dealer, they wanted $25 for an insert! The one I ordered online didn't fit and was made by a company named SANTECH but they messed up and made a bunch of inserts that don't fit. Does anyone know of a place I can get one? It's getting hot outside...

[uber mkv]

nobody knows where to get these?

[anteramk5jetta]

Which insert are you speaking of. There are valves in the low side fitting and high side fitting, that is either a ball seat type which will need to have the whole line replaced or valve style similar to a valve stem

[uber mkv]

Which insert are you speaking of. There are valves in the low side fitting and high side fitting, that is either a ball seat type which will need to have the whole line replaced or valve style similar to a valve stem

The schrader valve. I just need the "stem" or insert. Mine was leaking.

[anteramk5jetta]

Go to a parts store, and they should have a universal kit that has all that stuff in it, along with o-rings, etc. for around 15 bucks

[uber mkv]

Man...you know it's a VW. None of the parts stores had/have anything to fit. I wish it was that easy because If it was I wouldn't be on here right now.

[anteramk5jetta]

You'd be surprised with the kit I am speaking of. We keep one in stock at all times at the shop I work for, the problem is that the shrader valve is pretty much a tire valve step with a stronger spring rate, for the best seal get the OEM valve

[uber mkv]

All of the kits I saw had much smaller stems. Nothing that I needed, I wish. The factory one that came out of my car is much "fatter" than the rest.

[anteramk5jetta]

Can you get a pic of it and post it. I have a **** load of different style valves sitting on the a/c machine, I can take a look at what I have and worse comes to worse send one to ya

[uber mkv]

I already have a pic of the old one next to the new one that I sent to the place I bought it from. I don't have a flickr account or anything so give me a minute to figure it out.

[uber mkv]

Can you get a pic of it and post it. I have a **** load of different style valves sitting on the a/c machine, I can take a look at what I have and worse comes to worse send one to ya

[uber mkv]

The one on the left ( in both pics) is the one I need, the original. Sorry about the one pic being fuzzy...

[anteramk5jetta]

Let me check tomorrow and i'll let ya know if I have one that will work for ya

[uber mkv]

Sweet thanks. Actually I am heading to Pa. tomorrow but North of Pittsburgh, not near you.

[uber mkv]

Let me check tomorrow and i'll let ya know if I have one that will work for ya

Nothing huh? Dang it...

[eatonrabbit.]

The dealership carries this.

[uber mkv]

The dealership carries this.

Ya since they don't have it in stock and I have to order it anyway it seems a lil retarded to pay $25 for something that is out there for like $4.

[eatonrabbit.]

yep. that's VW for ya.

[uber mkv]

I just hope I find something soon, black leather + summer is no bueno.

[anteramk5jetta]

Sorry bud, no luck. double checked everywhere at the shop, have a few that are close, but wont screw in. Sorry

[uber mkv]

No problem, thanks for checking. For such a simple part I'm having a hell of a time finding it.

[stupakjim]

call autobarn vw in my sig, tell them your vortex, they should give you a good price. Ask for Hunter, if you dont like the price, tell him you know jim and he is gonna stop over and stuff that water pump core where the sun dont shine. They ship.

[uber mkv]

call autobarn vw in my sig, tell them your vortex, they should give you a good price. Ask for Hunter, if you dont like the price, tell him you know jim and he is gonna stop over and stuff that water pump core where the sun dont shine. They ship.

Hahah ok thanks, I'll call em

[stupakjim]

they are open now, 820am il time, ask for roger, hunter dont get in till ten (bum). Eric is the manager.

[uber mkv]

Ok cool, I'm on a road trip I'll call tomorrow when I get home.

[stupakjim]

You're going to call NOW, or you will get the water pump core....

[uber mkv]

Noooooo not the water pump core!

[uber mkv]

they are open now, 820am il time, ask for roger, hunter dont get in till ten (bum). Eric is the manager.

I talked to Hunter the other day, he couldn't help. I can't remember why not just couldn't. I have started my local search again, gone to several different parts places and have been passed around like a drunk girl a a party. Still nothing. I just got back from my local stealership and that douch said I had to buy the entire line! I left before getting I blacked out and started beating him with the dumb ass hats and shirts they sell in there, I have gotten a part number for what I need from there so I know that isn't the case. Only thing is the part I got using that number didn't fit, close but no bueno.

I can't believe I am having such a hard time finding this stupid little "part". Can anyone help end the madness?