I took my F350 to the dealer today for an AC recharge, they told me that it was leaking at the schrader valve (where they recharge it). He then tells me I have 2 options, 1) replace the A/C Accumulator with Hose Assembly (quoted $189 for part & $502 total charge), 2) replace the Shrader valve and seal (part $48 $205 total charge).
He said that last week they had this same problem on another F350 & they replaced the schrader valve & it did not stop the leak so they replaced the accumulator hose assy. So they automatically hit me with the hose replacement first!!!!
I told them to order the valve. WTH!!!!
I was a mechanic 40 years ago and have been out of it for awhile but I feel as I'm getting played.....
He said that last week they had this same problem on another F350 & they replaced the schrader valve & it did not stop the leak so they replaced the accumulator hose assy. So they automatically hit me with the hose replacement first!!!!
I told them to order the valve. WTH!!!!
I was a mechanic 40 years ago and have been out of it for awhile but I feel as I'm getting played.....