a/c line replacement

whiterider00 · 09-24-2011, 02:19 AM

so when i was reinstalling my crank pulley after doing my cam swap, the bar i was using to hold the pulley in place crushed the shit out of the a/c line running right above it. it goes from the filter drier, to i think the condenser. anyway, my question is, is this whole line easily removable/replaceable, or would it be easier to cut and splice in a new piece? i have all the tools needed to cut and install a new section, and i know autozone has stuff available to do it. then i would just have to get the system evacuated and recharged.

whiterider00 · 09-30-2011, 02:27 AM

anyone? probly just gonna replace the section of line and get it recharged. if anyones got any info, let me know. thanks

[ion] C2 · 09-30-2011, 07:12 AM

whole line comes off pretty easily.

i recently removed all of those lines when doing the turbo manifold.

whiterider00 · 09-30-2011, 01:30 PM

Ok. Ill check whats cheaper, and do that since itll probly be about the same amount of work either way.

whiterider00 · 09-30-2011, 03:32 PM

Ion, any chance you kept that piece? Not having any luck with parts stores, and not rly any yards nearby.

robalero · 09-30-2011, 03:43 PM

either way your going to do it, technically your supose to have your stuff drained out first before you just go ahead and disconnect the line and btw if you do it with letting the stuff just into the air be careful and wear protective glasses and rubber gloves as that stuff can and will freeze stuff to the point that its very harmful

xbxradxsx · 09-30-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by robalero

either way your going to do it, technically your supose to have your stuff drained out first before you just go ahead and disconnect the line and btw if you do it with letting the stuff just into the air be careful and wear protective glasses and rubber gloves as that stuff can and will freeze stuff to the point that its very harmful

That sure is a lot of stuff's. lol

robalero · 09-30-2011, 05:28 PM

lol hey I never said I was great at grammar or spelling or making sense in general of what I write but I do try and get my point across lol. but really just tryin to make sure he doesn't get severe frost burn or something similar from it

[ion] C2 · 09-30-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by whiterider00

Ion, any chance you kept that piece? Not having any luck with parts stores, and not rly any yards nearby.

No I actually cut mine off instead of undoing the big nut on the canister.. lol

zzyzzx · 09-30-2011, 06:24 PM

I've been looking into lines for my Escort. Rock Auto and NAPA has them, but in either case it's something that would need to be ordered. I'm thinking that for this car it would probably be the same.

SIUlero · 09-30-2011, 07:32 PM

Find a place that makes hydraulic hoses...they should be able to fab something up for you using your original ends without much trouble.

whiterider00 · 09-30-2011, 07:46 PM

Ya, im aware of the stuff in the lines. Lol. And the right way to do it. And im epa certified, so technically its illegal for me to vent it into open air. But to b honest, there probly isnt much refrigerant left anyway. Hasnt blown cold in years. Ill try the auto parts stores again. See if it can b ordered.

robalero · 09-30-2011, 07:54 PM

lol yea I know, not like its gonna kill the o-zone anyways its not like its r-12

zzyzzx · 10-04-2011, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SIUlero

Find a place that makes hydraulic hoses...they should be able to fab something up for you using your original ends without much trouble.

True, but how do you know that the problem isn't the ends? Rock Auto should have new ones (does for my 1995 Escort). Plus the hydraulic hose place probably charges way more than Rock Auto.

whiterider00 · 10-04-2011, 11:23 AM

Well, in the original post i said that i crushed the middle of the line, so the ends are fine. Ill take a look at rock auto. Thanks for the help

mmorello82 · 10-04-2011, 11:32 AM

I am EPA Certified too. The only thing I would advise is to trace the other side of the line to the compressor. If it is on the discharge side of the compressor, DO NOT SPLICE IT. There is WAY too much pressure for a compression fitting to hold, plus A/C lines are Aluminum, which is hard for a compression fitting to seal properly. If it is the suction side (low side). It would be ok, I guess. But I would strongly advise just going and getting a new line assembly, or living without A/C. Hope this helps