Volvo A/C Expansion Valve - GPD 30767081

Product Information

An A/C expansion valve's primary function is to regulate the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator, where it absorbs heat and cools the air inside the vehicle. The expansion valve reduces the pressure of the refrigerant, allowing it to expand and cool before it enters the evaporator coils. This process is essential for efficient cooling and overall performance of the A/C system.

• Poor Cooling Performance: One of the most common symptoms of a failing expansion valve is reduced cooling efficiency. The air coming from the vents may not be as cold as expected, even when the A/C system is running
• Frost or Ice Build-Up: If the expansion valve is stuck open, too much refrigerant may enter the evaporator, leading to excessive cooling and ice formation on the evaporator coils. This can cause airflow restrictions and further decrease cooling efficiency

About GPD

Global Parts Distributors, LLC (gpd) started in 1974 as a five-bay automotive A/C installation and repair shop in Macon, Georgia. What began as a hands-on service operation has grown into a leading national distributor of aftermarket automotive and heavy-duty A/C components.

Today, gpd delivers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the automotive aftermarket—spanning HVAC, heat exchange, turbocharger, and engine management systems. With strategically located warehouses across the United States, we ensure fast, reliable service to customers nationwide. What GPD Offers

HVAC Solutions

• Coverage across automotive, heavy-duty, off-road, and agricultural applications, including:
• Compressors, condensers, accumulators, driers, expansion devices, blower motors, evaporators, hoses, fittings, switches, relays, cabin air filters, control components, tools, chemicals, and more.

Complete A/C System Kits — Do It Right the First Time

• Compressor Kits: Compressor, accumulator/drier/desiccant, expansion device, rapid seal kit
• Compressor Kits+: Everything in Compressor Kits plus condenser
• System Service Kits: Core service components compatible with OEM or aftermarket systems
• Blower Motor Kits: Blower motor, resistor, and pigtail

Heat Exchange Products

• Radiators, cooling fan assemblies, fan clutches, coolant reservoirs, heater cores, thermostats, oil coolers, EV cooling components, and more.

Air & Fuel Delivery

• Turbochargers, intercoolers, oil lines, throttle bodies, active grille shutters, and fuel sensors.

Engine Management Sensors

• A full range of sensors covering critical systems including ABS, temperature, pressure, emissions (DEF, DPF, NOx), airflow, turbo performance, transmission, and more.