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Old 09-05-2005, 09:38 AM
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Default Broke an a/c pipe....what do i need to do?

I was swapping cams and moved the a/c condensor around a bit too much and broke the top steel hose. I started to hear a psssssssssssss and then the damn thing came out. What do I need to do to fix it?? just buy a new one and get it refilled or epoxy it?
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can you send me a pic of the busted line? PM sent
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A/C lines are high pressure. I would replace the broken one.
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thanks...looks like thats what im gonna do. Say, i met one of your friends...the guy that works over at Thunderbird with the black supercharged GT.
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The tubing can be welded (TIG) but sometimes the cost of having it welded is as much as a new part...
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I broke that same piece too and ended up having to wait 4 weeks for a replacement. That was last summer though.
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that would suck!! i dont really use it, but it would be nice to have it in case i do need it. about how much does it cost to refill the a/c??
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thanks...looks like thats what im gonna do. Say, i met one of your friends...the guy that works over at Thunderbird with the black supercharged GT.
Yup. That would be me
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been there done that...just get the replacement pipe and have the system evacuated and charged.
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take the ac off
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i was, but i keep it in there for my wife and daughter ...i always roll with the windows down.
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Originally Posted by ninobrn99
i was, but i keep it in there for my wife and daughter ...i always roll with the windows down.
Hey Nino i've had a couple of those break on me. i can weld them up at work so i always have a couple layin around just in case. you can refill the ac your self for like $20 it takes two 12 oz cans.
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really?!?! someone told me i couldnt do it myself!! how much you want for one?? im sure it will be cheaper to pay for that and shipping than a new one.
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i guess $20 bux.
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pm me ur addy so i can mail u a moneyorder or something. hey, btw..u know anyone that wants to buy a baby cam im trying to sell it.




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