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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by 86Woodgrain on Yesterday at 07:13:30 PM »How important is it to have a vacuum pulled? It works today no problem.
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by MIPS on Yesterday at 03:03:41 PM »My suggestion for now is run it as-is and see if the charge holds. If it lasts two or three months, I'd roll up to whoever does refrigerant jobs while doing an oil change and just have them pump it down and buy another can to recharge it on the way home.
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by 86Woodgrain on Yesterday at 01:43:49 PM »Dumb question, but you did evacuate all the air out of the system before charging it, right?Not a a dumb question, and no because I don't have a vacuum pump. If I was to do it right, I would replace the filter dryer which you can still buy new https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=814923&cc=1003554&pt=6972&jsn=333 and then pull a vacuum on the system for ~20 mins before refilling with a measured amount.
Right now I just wanted to see if I could get it working so I was not being picky about the details. If it continues to hold a charge I may fix it right. However there is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix that works.
This may be an option if you don't want to replace the dryer: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/red-tek-dry12-a-c-dehydration-treatment-4-oz-0146134p.html?loc=plp it looks like it might be a smart choice, maybe even in addition to a new dryer I'm not sure.
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by MIPS on Yesterday at 01:00:39 PM »Dumb question, but you did evacuate all the air out of the system before charging it, right?
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by 86Woodgrain on May 10, 2024, 06:27:01 PM »I swapped the line from the parts car and put in a can of 12a. I discovered a leak at the condenser it looks like I may have cross threaded that connection. Whoops. I will take it apart and look closer another day.
Edit: I worked on it after supper. I did indeed cross thread the connection at the condenser but I was able to very carefully re-attach the hose and it seems correct and secure. I charged it up, got nice cold A/C with one can, and now fingers crossed it doesn't leak all out in the next day or two. I also replaced the O-rings with new green ones.
Edit: I worked on it after supper. I did indeed cross thread the connection at the condenser but I was able to very carefully re-attach the hose and it seems correct and secure. I charged it up, got nice cold A/C with one can, and now fingers crossed it doesn't leak all out in the next day or two. I also replaced the O-rings with new green ones.
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« Last post by NewEnglandCliff on May 10, 2024, 09:02:19 AM »Did you leave all the vacuum lines off, as the Gronk kit would have you do, and just swap in the Carter?
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by vangremlin on May 09, 2024, 11:35:09 PM »You'll have to get a hose shop to just replace the rubber part of the hose while reusing your old metal ends. Very common procedure - I'd hope there is a shop around somewhere that can do it for you. I use a shop in Austin for mine.
There are 3 different hoses listed in the parts book, depending on if factory or American Air; and which ends are on the hoses.
Just find a place to re-hose your old one.
I agree with this recommendation. An AC shop should be able to replace the bad part of your hose pretty easily. Good luck!
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by 86Woodgrain on May 09, 2024, 10:29:49 PM »Oh man, DUH, I just remembered I have a parts car that's basically identical LOL I'm going to go parts hunting on it tomorrow! I'm quite sure it has A/C although I haven't taken a part off it since last year.
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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: Need help finding replacement A/C hose from compressor to condenser
« Last post by 86Woodgrain on May 09, 2024, 10:22:26 PM »You'll have to get a hose shop to just replace the rubber part of the hose while reusing your old metal ends. Very common procedure - I'd hope there is a shop around somewhere that can do it for you. I use a shop in Austin for mine.I'm sure there is somewhere in town that could re-do a hydraulic hose. Mine is factory A/C, 86.
There are 3 different hoses listed in the parts book, depending on if factory or American Air; and which ends are on the hoses.
Just find a place to re-hose your old one.
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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Is a new power steering fluid hydraulic hose available?
« Last post by NewEnglandCliff on May 09, 2024, 06:54:39 PM »Just noticed that. Last time I checked, which was years ago, I didn't find any and so assumed they still weren't available. Just bought one.
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