Broke an a/c pipe....what do i need to do?

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Sep 5, 2005 | 09:38 AM

ninobrn99

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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?

Sep 5, 2005 | 09:46 AM

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can you send me a pic of the busted line? PM sent

Sep 10, 2005 | 10:52 AM

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A/C lines are high pressure. I would replace the broken one.

Sep 10, 2005 | 11:24 AM

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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.

Sep 10, 2005 | 11:54 AM

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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...

Sep 10, 2005 | 12:14 PM

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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.

Sep 10, 2005 | 12:18 PM

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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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Sep 10, 2005 | 01:51 PM

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been there done that...just get the replacement pipe and have the system evacuated and charged.

Sep 10, 2005 | 07:13 PM

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take the ac off

Sep 10, 2005 | 08:36 PM

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i was, but i keep it in there for my wife and daughter

...i always roll with the windows down.

Sep 10, 2005 | 08:55 PM

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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.