*HELP PLEASE* I'm missing something from my engine?

[DARK R3]

Hi everyone,

Can someone please help me out with this? I just noticed it missing tonight and dont want to drive without knowing what it is and does. Any info is appreciated. (dunno) Thanks in advance

http://i39.tinypic.com/1z31lbq.jpg

[Young Roids]

a/c fitting

[DARK R3]

a/c fitting

Do you know what the cap does and if it is OK to drive without the cap until I grab one from the dealer?

[Young Roids]

I believe there is a valve similar to the schrader valve on you tires that holds the freon in. The cap is just to keep it clean I believe.

[DARK R3]

I believe there is a valve similar to the schrader valve on you tires that holds the freon in. The cap is just to keep it clean I believe.

Ok that makes sense, I did notice it looked similar to a tire valve inside. So it should be under $500.00 from the dealer I hope (idhitit)
Thanks for the info.

[arkenzo]

Ok that makes sense, I did notice it looked similar to a tire valve inside. So it should be under $500.00 from the dealer I hope (idhitit)
Thanks for the info.

That controls your boost, you can dial-in your boost by sticking a Q-Tip into it and gently rotating the Q-Tip counter-clockwise. (2thumbs)

[DARK R3]

That controls your boost, you can dial-in your boost by sticking a Q-Tip into it and gently rotating the Q-Tip counter-clockwise. (2thumbs)

uhhhhmmmmmmm........

[Cue]

That controls your boost, you can dial-in your boost by sticking a Q-Tip into it and gently rotating the Q-Tip counter-clockwise. (2thumbs)


LOLOLOL!!

[719prottege]

^hahahahahahhahahah

[DARK R3]

That controls your boost, you can dial-in your boost by sticking a Q-Tip into it and gently rotating the Q-Tip counter-clockwise. (2thumbs)

You can also do the same thing in your tire valves, no rotation necessary. Improves the tractions of ANY tires. Give it a shot.

[phillyb]

lol at arkenzo

[DARK R3]

I can't see the humor in that post. Some people are actually THAT stupid to believe what you said. As for me, I came in here asking for help on the subject and you come in here giving that kind of nonsense? As for the tire mod, thats real, so give it a go, all the cool kids are doing it.

Anyways, if anyone else has any info on this cap or the valve feel free to give input. Thanks

[stockms3]

That controls your boost, you can dial-in your boost by sticking a Q-Tip into it and gently rotating the Q-Tip counter-clockwise. (2thumbs)

I did it and it didn't work we need a how-to on this one! :bs:(omg)


LOL























Just fkkin around !(idhitit)

[oaklandopen]

I'd get a new one to put on there sooner than never. You don't want the valve to seize up due to the elements. May even be able to get that someplace other than the dealer

[Rotus8]

This is a service valve for the air conditioning. The cap is there to keep it clean. There is absolutely no problem driving the car. Just replace it when you can. For piece of mind, you could put some good quality painter's tape (the blue or green stuff) over it to keep gunk out but it really shouldn't be necessary. Do not use duct tape or black electrician's tape because they get gooey when they get hot.

[Hank3]

I know with my previous Subaru, that cap went missing and I just went to the dealer and they put a new one on there for free. Granted, it wasn't the exact same one that came from the factory, but it was perfectly fine. So if you have a nice dealer and you have good rapport with them, see if they'll put a new one on there for you for free. It's Christmas afterall :)

[squidmotion]

i found that certain toothpaste caps will fit over these...


if you don't mind having it smell like colgate when your a/c runs (sorry, i couldn't help it)

[Russm]

That's where you put the Nitros in Right?

[DARK R3]

This is a service valve for the air conditioning. The cap is there to keep it clean. There is absolutely no problem driving the car. Just replace it when you can. For piece of mind, you could put some good quality painter's tape (the blue or green stuff) over it to keep gunk out but it really shouldn't be necessary. Do not use duct tape or black electrician's tape because they get gooey when they get hot.

Thank you, I appreciate the people who are willing to help instead of being wise asses. (kiss)

[DARK R3]

That's where you put the Nitros in Right?

Yes exactly. But its Nitrous* (piss)

[phillyb]

Thank you, I appreciate the people who are willing to help instead of being wise asses. (kiss)

the first post had your answer...

[oaklandopen]

Thank you, I appreciate the people who are willing to help instead of being wise asses. (kiss)

well you haven't been properly welcomed to a forum until a legitimate question gets a dumb answer....so welcome i guess hehe

[DARK R3]

well you haven't been properly welcomed to a forum until a legitimate question gets a dumb answer....so welcome i guess hehe

LoL ok then, lets also let that be the first, and last (breakn)

[nate0123]

i found that certain toothpaste caps will fit over these...


if you don't mind having it smell like colgate when your a/c runs (sorry, i couldn't help it)
stock or aftermarket toothpaste caps? (dunno)

[DARK R3]

stock or aftermarket toothpaste caps? (dunno)

(jerkit)

[FritzTCoyote]

stock or aftermarket toothpaste caps? (dunno)


Aftermarket caps FTW.

TP Caps will improve the smell of your AC and keep the AC system clean and shiny;

However there are some who prefer KY Jelly caps, as the extra lubrication reduces parasitic drag and is good for an extra 10 WHP (More if you use a Butt Dyno).

The only drawback to the KY Caps is your AC will pick up a smell which is very different from toothpaste.

[DARK R3]

Aftermarket caps FTW.

However there are some who prefer KY Jelly caps, as the extra lubrication reduces parasitic drag and is good

True true.(drive2)

[Russm]

Thank you, I appreciate the people who are willing to help instead of being wise asses. (kiss)

At least I know what it was!

[DARK R3]

At least I know what it was!

(hah) ^ ok?

[ForceFed]

Thank you, I appreciate the people who are willing to help instead of being wise asses. (kiss)
Friggin Wah.
Damn dude..seriously..are you getting your panties in a bunch over a small little joke.

Its likely a $1 Cap from the dealer....Absolutely 0 (thats Zero) harm will be done by not having it in place for nearly any given amount of time.

Replace it when you can....And lighten up now.

[DARK R3]

Friggin Wah.
Damn dude..seriously..are you getting your panties in a bunch over a small little joke.

Its likely a $1 Cap from the dealer....Absolutely 0 (thats Zero) harm will be done by not having it in place for nearly any given amount of time.

Replace it when you can....And lighten up now.

Nothins in a bunch.... when ANYONE is in need of help and is worried about something theyre unsure of with their car.... the last thing they want is someone screwing with them..... they want HELP. "little jokes" are not welcome to most people in time of need. Thats all. (rlaugh)

[ForceFed]

Well thats where your wrong...Around here Jokes are welcome and USed at ALL times....It the way the world turns in these parts.
You no likie...YOu no buy.

[DARK R3]

Well thats where your wrong...Around here Jokes are welcome and USed at ALL times....It the way the world turns in these parts.
You no likie...YOu no buy.

I disagree 99.7635735%

When someone needs help, they dont want people messing around. They want honest answers. If you think thats not true I dont know what else to say to you. (scratch)

[ForceFed]

My point is HERE..at Mazdas247..If you cant take the mixed jokes in with the serious answers...I suggest you pack your bags and hit the road.

As a 6 year veteran of this board..I am telling you HOW IT IS...No matter how you may think it should be..I am telling you exactly how it is here.

/Story.

[DARK R3]

ok bud (dance)

[ForceFed]

Meh...you new guys just dont get it at first.
Its OK..You'll figure it out as did everyone else.

Enjoy the site....and the Smartass'....Myself being one of them.

[DARK R3]

Meh...you new guys just dont get it at first.
Its OK..You'll figure it out as did everyone else.

Enjoy the site....and the Smartass'....Myself being one of them.

What happen to "/story"?

[ForceFed]

You replied.

[DARK R3]

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[18psiWhiteMS3]

i just messed with it and it did not change my boost pressure. what am i doing wrong?

[ForceFed]

i just messed with it and it did not change my boost pressure. what am i doing wrong?
You a funny guy.

[18psiWhiteMS3]

whats all that green gas that sprayed in my face?

[ForceFed]

Good try..but its not green.
Its Colorless.

[18psiWhiteMS3]

isnt the refridgerent green. i discharged it in my civic once by mistake and it sprayed all over the place

[ForceFed]

No..Not green.
No car.

[18psiWhiteMS3]

hey forcefed, the vent pod creaters user name is Elbows-High

[18psiWhiteMS3]

then the oil in the line is green. doesnt that lubricate the compresser?

[ForceFed]

Dude..Its not Green..Not the refrigerant...not the Oil.
Nothing in that lineset is green (at least nothing thats supposed to be there)

Damn why does everyone always argue about shit they have no clue about..I just dont get it.

Carry on...I still fail for arguing with you when I know better.

[18psiWhiteMS3]

Lol man there no one argueing here. i was simply just trying to lern why my civic was filled with green fluid. one of my lines broke and green fluid leaked all over. are we talking about the AC lines?

[18psiWhiteMS3]

I JUST FOUND THIS IN A hvac FORUM

Green slime in the oil.
Green slime is formed when there is a low side leak. This creates high temperatures which combined with water and air pulled in the system, degrades the white mineral oil by oxidation and hydrolysis. These degradation products attack the copper components and create the green oil/slime. Green slime is more prevalent in systems using a compressor that has a bronze or other largely copper containing bearing. Install a low pressure control and fix the low side leak to prevent green slime oil. Use proper refrigeration clean up procedures to remove the green slime.


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[DARK R3]

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[18psiWhiteMS3]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/244303493_2bfd86c0bb.jpg

Thats some sweet ass green slime

[latina4sho77]

its ok to drive it... its just the cap that u take off when u put the freon for the a/c.. your ok... just get a replacement... good luck...

[DARK R3]

its ok to drive it... its just the cap that u take off when u put the freon for the a/c.. your ok... just get a replacement... good luck...

Thanks for the imput I appreciate it

[oaklandopen]

true that refrigerant is colorless, but the oil may not be, and especially not if the AC had work done to it (ie replace compressor, evaporator, any lines, etc). if there has been any kind of AC problem and the vehicle was taken to a dealer or a private shop or whatever, the system is going to be recharged with a small amount of flourescent oil that looks yellow with greenish tint. this is used to diagnose a slow leak and where it is coming from.

but the "green" of it can really only be seen with light that has a special filter over it (i think infared or something, whichever one makes it look deep purple), and some yellow tinted goggles or glasses. this will make the flourescent oil stand out. and without this equipment the leak would have to be really really bad for you to be able to see it with your own eyes.


Thanks for the imput I appreciate it

and im pretty sure the op has all the info he needs, and some he doesn't

last thing i'll say about this topic is that the cap neither prevents refrigerant from escaping, nor does it prevent dirt or whatever from getting into the AC system (that's what the check ball within the valve is for). it simply protects the service valve itself from getting dirt or grime or whatever ON it. it's no different than a tire valve stem cap. if it gets dirty it might be a little more difficult to service the AC, just like it could be harder to fill your tire with air if the valve stem got all dirty and stopped functioning properly. that's why i'd get it replaced sooner than never, or else you'll just end up forgeting about it.

just make sure you get the right cap for it if you order it from the dealer or buy it at a store. high side has a bigger cap, low side has a smaller cap. you can tell if you look at the other service valve and compare sizes

[DARK R3]

thanks oakland (drinks)

[Russm]

Good Day
The florecent die that is put into a system to check for leaks can appear grean as well!

[ecniemann]

That's where you put the Nitros in Right?


Yes exactly. But its Nitrous* (piss)

I thought it was NOS. As in, "I NEED NOS!!!!"

http://homepage.usask.ca/~skf147/Paul%20Walker%20and%20the%20Supra.jpg

[Russm]

Most Diffanantly! I NEED NOS!!!!

[DARK R3]

Most Diffanantly! I NEED NOS!!!!

definitely*

[phillyb]

definitely*

stop correcting people and go get pics of your power steering cooler

[arkenzo]

stop correcting people and go get pics of your power steering cooler

Bahahahaha truth!(lol)

[DARK R3]

stop correcting people and go get pics of your power steering cooler

off topic (moon)

[arkenzo]

off topic (moon)

as if correcting people's spelling isn't the same off-topic bullcrap.

don't be such a hypocrite(wink)

[DARK R3]

as if correcting people's spelling isn't the same off-topic bullcrap.

don't be such a hypocrite(wink)

Quit instigating. (lick)

[Rotus8]

Thread's done. Closed.