{"product_id":"ac-parts-2001014-expansion-valve-freightliner-century-class","title":"MEI 1618 Block-Type A\/C Expansion Valve – Freightliner Century\/Columbia (2001014)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEngineered for Freightliner Century\/Columbia (2001014), the 2001014 A\/C expansion valve delivers OEM-spec performance. This MEI-manufactured component is designed for Freightliner Century Class, Columbia, M2 106\/112 Models (2002–2007) auxiliary air conditioning with flange mount and stationary seals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExpansion Valve Type \u0026amp; Configuration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Block-Type Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTonnage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-range capacity (slim-line block)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e #6 or #8 inlet, #8 or #10 outlet (multiple entry\/exit options)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flange mount with stationary seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold (distinguishes auxiliary unit from main)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e R134a compatible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSigns You Need a New Expansion Valve\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrost accumulating at the evaporator inlet or suction line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuxiliary A\/C blows warm air or cycles inconsistently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh head pressure on auxiliary system; weak\/no cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSporadic temperature control—system starves then floods refrigerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible valve hunting or clicking from the sleeper unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMEI (Mechanical Environmental Inc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOEM Numbers\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN83-308361, ABP N83 308231, BOA80-321-00-269, VCC88000030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eComponent Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlock-Type Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInlet Port Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#6 (3\/8\"), #8 (1\/2\") nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOutlet Port Sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8 (1\/2\"), #10 (5\/8\") nominal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMount Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlange mount, stationary seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eValve Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold (aux. sleeper identifier)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRefrigerant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR134a\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCross References\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis part is equivalent to the following part numbers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM Freightliner:\u003c\/strong\u003e N83-308361, ABP N83 308231, BOA80-321-00-269, VCC88000030\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed Dot:\u003c\/strong\u003e RD-5-10903-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTruck Air\/Aftermarket:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-0617A, 12-0617G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1618, 1618G, 125760, 450-6602, 520-1410, PTAC1618, PTAC1618G\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreightliner Century Class, Columbia, M2 106\/112 Models (2002–2007). Auxiliary\/sleeper unit application. Verify OEM fitment before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis valve is designed for auxiliary A\/C systems and includes gold color coding to distinguish it from the main cooling unit. Ensure correct port sizing for your application.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MEI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51191395352861,"sku":"2001014","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0053\/0730\/1991\/files\/BLOCK-TYPE-EXPANSION-VALVES-2001014.jpg?v=1776787775","url":"https:\/\/www.allprodiesel.net\/products\/ac-parts-2001014-expansion-valve-freightliner-century-class","provider":"All Pro Truck Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}