as long as the actual valve is still in the center of the port. that's what
holds everything in . the cap works like a valve stem cap on your tire.
keeps dirt out etc.


"ECLiPSE 2002" > wrote in message
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>
> Thanks for the response - will try a salvage yard. Still not sure if
> the cap serves any other purpose than to keep moisture and dirt out of
> the port.
>
> Frank
>
> On Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:06:27 -0700 (PDT), KirkM >
> wrote:
>
>>On Jun 21, 7:33 am, ECLiPSE 2002 > wrote:
>>> I discovered that the cap on the low pressure port of my 2004 T&C van
>>> was missing and wonder if this has caused any problems. Is its purpose
>>> merely a dust cap (if so would any tight fitting cap suffice) or does
>>> it have other purposes?
>>>
>>> Next problem is where to find a replacement without being raped by the
>>> dealer. Anyone know where I might locate one?
>>>
>>> Frank
>>
>>I would try a salvage yard. One from another year and/or model would
>>probably fit.
>>
>>Everytime I have my A/C serviced, I always check for these before
>>leaving the shop. Very few take the time to put them back after the
>>work.
>>
>>KM
>