Lesson Learned: AC Hose Shot :(
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Lesson Learned: AC Hose Shot :(
Well after almost 2 years my high pressure A/C hard line has sprung a hole Worst time of course in the 100+ heat here in the northeast. The root cause was the medal clamp that holds part of the airbox was put on the wrong way and ended up rubbing a hold in the high pressure hard line. I can only blame myself, which is sometimes the worst haha.
With that said, I am having trouble finding the hardline (with the high pressure fill nozzle) online. Can anyone offer suggestion(s) on where I may get this line?
Here's a pic for everyone to learn from.
With that said, I am having trouble finding the hardline (with the high pressure fill nozzle) online. Can anyone offer suggestion(s) on where I may get this line?
Here's a pic for everyone to learn from.
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May not be the official way but there are splice kits you can get? It looks like it is right at a 90 bend - do a search for "dorman 800-692", pretty sure that is a 3/8 line.
EDIT: They have some other fittings that compress to the hard line and then you can use some ac hose. So two fittings and ~ 6 inches of ac hose is another idea.
Pull it and find a welding shop?
Whatever you decide, since the system has to be "opened up", a new drier should be on the list as well.
EDIT: They have some other fittings that compress to the hard line and then you can use some ac hose. So two fittings and ~ 6 inches of ac hose is another idea.
Pull it and find a welding shop?
Whatever you decide, since the system has to be "opened up", a new drier should be on the list as well.
Last edited by poorman212; 07-03-2014 at 02:20 PM.
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May not be the official way but there are splice kits you can get? It looks like it is right at a 90 bend - do a search for "dorman 800-692", pretty sure that is a 3/8 line.
EDIT: They have some other fittings that compress to the hard line and then you can use some ac hose. So two fittings and ~ 6 inches of ac hose is another idea.
Pull it and find a welding shop?
Whatever you decide, since the system has to be "opened up", a new drier should be on the list as well.
EDIT: They have some other fittings that compress to the hard line and then you can use some ac hose. So two fittings and ~ 6 inches of ac hose is another idea.
Pull it and find a welding shop?
Whatever you decide, since the system has to be "opened up", a new drier should be on the list as well.
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Thanks Scott! The evaporator also absorbs moisture?
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The drier captures inevitable moisture mixed w/ R134a to prevent formation of harmful acids that can damage the system. Cheap insurance to replace receiver/drier.
You also need a vacuum pump to pull most moisture from system before charging. Perhaps single most important step in charging. It can also provide a final proof of pressure containment integrity if the vacuum level is held for 15-30 mins w/o dropping more than 2-3 inches-hg. If vacuum level drops to zero in that amount of time, you have a leak!
good luck
You also need a vacuum pump to pull most moisture from system before charging. Perhaps single most important step in charging. It can also provide a final proof of pressure containment integrity if the vacuum level is held for 15-30 mins w/o dropping more than 2-3 inches-hg. If vacuum level drops to zero in that amount of time, you have a leak!
good luck
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I wanted to follow up with everyone and tell everyone how I made out. The verdict is success
However, I know TexasHonda will be upset, I did not vacuum the system I do not have a vacuum pump and my 6 year old dog was diagnosed with a herniated disc and may need 6 grand in surgery. I installed all new o-rings, 2 very good condition junk yard liquid hard lines and a new dryer. It has been 36 hours and the pressure is dead on spec and the system has 22 oz of freon on her. It blows the coldest air I have felt since I built her 2 years ago. I am amazed at this little car. Now I have to figure out how to remove the evaporator in my 84 (w126) 300sd Mercedes-Benz. This I am sure will be a bit more challenging. Thanks everyone for all there input and information. Long live my '94 Accord with 207,500 miles.
However, I know TexasHonda will be upset, I did not vacuum the system I do not have a vacuum pump and my 6 year old dog was diagnosed with a herniated disc and may need 6 grand in surgery. I installed all new o-rings, 2 very good condition junk yard liquid hard lines and a new dryer. It has been 36 hours and the pressure is dead on spec and the system has 22 oz of freon on her. It blows the coldest air I have felt since I built her 2 years ago. I am amazed at this little car. Now I have to figure out how to remove the evaporator in my 84 (w126) 300sd Mercedes-Benz. This I am sure will be a bit more challenging. Thanks everyone for all there input and information. Long live my '94 Accord with 207,500 miles.