While what you have shown is indeed impressive, a new line is much easier. 
Is splicing the A/C line ok???????
Is splicing the A/C line ok??????? Got a leak can I just cut out the section that is leaking (3 inches) and use some radiator hose with worm gear clamps, then call it a day?
It may possibly work for a little while but I wouldnt suggest doing it.more then likely it will leak out very soon after if you can even find anybody to fill the system with freon with that fix
I don't think so man. The entire system is under pressure, both the high side and the low side. You'll probably end up chasing constant leaks and filling it up every other day. Most of the rubber a/c system hoses you can get replacements for at autoparts stores. The metal sections you can get at the dealer. I recently had to buy the hose that has the orifice tube in it after snapping the damn thing trying to get it out. It was 60 bucks at the dealership, but at least my a/c works now.
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Originally Posted by ws6nick
Got a leak can I just cut out the section that is leaking (3 inches) and use some radiator hose with worm gear clamps, then call it a day?
We have several A/C supply places in my area that can make any lines cheaper than the dealer.. check the phone book. Remember to pull at least 30 minutes of vacuum before you charge it up. After you get your new part that is
Edit: I would also get a new accumulator since the system has been open for a while..
Yes, you can. Use a good union. If it costs less than 15 dollars it will probably leak. I have repaired an AC system with a union [braking, too] and to this day it has surpased 3 years of operation without the need of refill.
I am talking about one of the ones that has little dounut shaped washers in it and you torque it down on either side.
The AC system doesn't have that much pressure.
It might be called a compression fitting. It works like this:
This page will teach you how to do it:
http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm
If you want one I can sell you one. I still have some left.
I am talking about one of the ones that has little dounut shaped washers in it and you torque it down on either side.
The AC system doesn't have that much pressure.
It might be called a compression fitting. It works like this:
This page will teach you how to do it:
http://volksweb.relitech.com/brakeln.htm
If you want one I can sell you one. I still have some left.
Last edited by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed; Jul 1, 2007 at 01:50 AM.
I think I am going to the A/C supply place and ave hone made. I didnt think my original plan would work and I dont really want to use the Maxi-seal stuff. I need to put a vacum on it anyway
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Originally Posted by ws6nick
I think I am going to the A/C supply place and ave hone made. I didnt think my original plan would work and I dont really want to use the Maxi-seal stuff. I need to put a vacum on it anyway
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Definatley get a quality repair. AC pressures are usually at 30psi (low) and 220 (high) and a typical rubber hose would swell/burst. It would be ideal to replace the line, but there are qualified shops that can repair with a/c hoses with high psi fittings.
