Smashed A/C aluminum line
07-26-2011, 12:11 PM
#1
Smashed A/C aluminum line I recently installed new Poly Motor mounts and when I was wrestling the motor around with the pry-bar, i smashed the A/C line that goes from the condensor to the firewall. its crimped now and the A/C blows hot air. Do I have to replace this line or can it be spliced and repaired
I was thinking it might be possible to heat it up with a torch to make it soft and open it up a little.
I was thinking it might be possible to heat it up with a torch to make it soft and open it up a little.
07-26-2011, 12:14 PM
#2
http://www.tacreationsusa.com
I got one from these guys for like $20.00. Not worth the hassle to repair it, even if it works. unbolt it and bolt on a new (used) one in 5 minutes.
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I got one from these guys for like $20.00. Not worth the hassle to repair it, even if it works. unbolt it and bolt on a new (used) one in 5 minutes.
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07-26-2011, 02:19 PM
#5
those lines are kinda common to break where they connect to the condenser so I would replace it, mine got a hairline crack in it right where the seal goes on at the condenser side. Got a new one from GM for around $50. You could try squeezing it back kinda round with pliers or channel locks, but if that pipe is a restriction you will see excessive high side pressure and really be over working the compressor.
