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dongoesby · 06-18-2008, 10:25 PM

I just found this is broken today. It is right under the drip stick (should be connecting to the square metal).

singlecamslam · 06-18-2008, 10:30 PM

identify this thread, and it looks like the broken hose bends to the AC? Follow the hose, wherever it goes.

*downshift_sideways* · 06-18-2008, 10:31 PM

I dont see anything broken?
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=174916

dongoesby · 06-18-2008, 10:35 PM

yes, my AC does not work recently. What might causes it? it is broken like it had taken a heavy impact and got it knock off.

Here is an indication, and shows how the whole piece goes.

*downshift_sideways* · 06-18-2008, 10:38 PM

Thats your ac line.

Most likely it craked due to time...and released all the freon inside.

Go to a junkyard. Get that line. Grab a r134a kit, or try to find an old r12 ac kit.

Recharge it...and you should be set again.

dongoesby · 06-18-2008, 10:42 PM

just to be sure, the line you speaking of is meant to be a metal hose also correct?

thanks!

manny8430 · 06-18-2008, 10:50 PM

ill sell you 1 for 15 dollar+shipping?lmk

projectRDM · 06-18-2008, 11:04 PM

Aluminum. Very common to break on 96+ models. They're different per year, get the correct one or you've bought a useless line.

surreybc · 06-19-2008, 12:52 AM

you just murdered your ac system. water and air destroy the compressor.

you have to get the refrig oil out and than all the air and moisture that comes with the air. also the filter is dead. tits up.

dongoesby · 06-19-2008, 03:52 AM

Thanks guys, any chance I can get a new one cheap and replace myself, because it just got very hot in my area.

Quote:

Originally Posted by surreybc

you just murdered your ac system. water and air destroy the compressor.

you have to get the refrig oil out and than all the air and moisture that comes with the air. also the filter is dead. tits up.

more detail please?

projectRDM · 06-19-2008, 10:22 AM

if the system is opened the receiver/drier will need to be replaced. Common on any car. The compressor shouldn't be damaged though unless it's seen actual water intrusion from rain, condensation, or humidity. The oil level also is fine, it's pressurized within the system but drains back down when it's off, adding a few drops with the new line wouldn't hurt though. Best bet if you can't find a matching line locally or from a parts car is to go new at the dealer, I think you're looking at maybe $40-80 for that line, it separates at the firewall.

aznpoopy · 06-19-2008, 10:30 AM

+1

also fyi the drier is located right by the battery. look for a little metal soda cannish looking thing with two lines sticking out the top.

mifesto · 06-19-2008, 11:45 AM

dryer may not be hosed if it wasnt exposed to air for long periods.... i would cap that line asap, you may be able to save the dryer.

dongoesby · 06-19-2008, 02:06 PM

thanks guys, especially projectRDM, more rep for you

surreybc · 06-19-2008, 03:48 PM

air contains water vapour. dryer is saturated with water. refrig oil is dry which means it attracts water vapour. at the minimum you have to vacuum pump out the air and water vapour. prolly be water trapped under the oil. as you lower pressure the water will boil and be sucked out of system but you have to do very good job or your compressor wont last long.

06-18-2008, 10:25 PM	#1
dongoesby Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Can someone identify this in my engine bay? I just found this is broken today. It is right under the drip stick (should be connecting to the square metal).

06-18-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
singlecamslam Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norcal Posts: 2,534 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	identify this thread, and it looks like the broken hose bends to the AC? Follow the hose, wherever it goes. __________________ Nothing says racecar like a stock car with no interior.

06-18-2008, 10:31 PM	#3
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I dont see anything broken? http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=174916 __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

06-18-2008, 10:38 PM	#5
downshift_sideways No Limit Soldier. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hayward CA, San Gabriel CA Age: 38 Posts: 5,550 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: downshift_sideways Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats your ac line. Most likely it craked due to time...and released all the freon inside. Go to a junkyard. Get that line. Grab a r134a kit, or try to find an old r12 ac kit. Recharge it...and you should be set again. __________________ allntrlundrgrnd: "you never really appreciate your parents fridge until you look into your own and its full of condiments only"

06-18-2008, 11:04 PM	#8
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Aluminum. Very common to break on 96+ models. They're different per year, get the correct one or you've bought a useless line. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-18-2008, 10:35 PM	#4
dongoesby Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	yes, my AC does not work recently. What might causes it? it is broken like it had taken a heavy impact and got it knock off. Here is an indication, and shows how the whole piece goes.

06-18-2008, 10:42 PM	#6
dongoesby Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	just to be sure, the line you speaking of is meant to be a metal hose also correct? thanks!

06-18-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
manny8430 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2008 Location: santa ana Age: 41 Posts: 63 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ill sell you 1 for 15 dollar+shipping?lmk

06-19-2008, 12:52 AM	#9
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you just murdered your ac system. water and air destroy the compressor. you have to get the refrig oil out and than all the air and moisture that comes with the air. also the filter is dead. tits up.

06-19-2008, 10:22 AM	#11
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	if the system is opened the receiver/drier will need to be replaced. Common on any car. The compressor shouldn't be damaged though unless it's seen actual water intrusion from rain, condensation, or humidity. The oil level also is fine, it's pressurized within the system but drains back down when it's off, adding a few drops with the new line wouldn't hurt though. Best bet if you can't find a matching line locally or from a parts car is to go new at the dealer, I think you're looking at maybe $40-80 for that line, it separates at the firewall. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-19-2008, 10:30 AM	#12
aznpoopy Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Age: 44 Posts: 5,013 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	+1 also fyi the drier is located right by the battery. look for a little metal soda cannish looking thing with two lines sticking out the top.

06-19-2008, 11:45 AM	#13
mifesto Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 209 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	dryer may not be hosed if it wasnt exposed to air for long periods.... i would cap that line asap, you may be able to save the dryer.

06-19-2008, 02:06 PM	#14
dongoesby Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 38 Posts: 756 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	thanks guys, especially projectRDM, more rep for you

06-19-2008, 03:48 PM	#15
surreybc Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: surrey Posts: 359 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	air contains water vapour. dryer is saturated with water. refrig oil is dry which means it attracts water vapour. at the minimum you have to vacuum pump out the air and water vapour. prolly be water trapped under the oil. as you lower pressure the water will boil and be sucked out of system but you have to do very good job or your compressor wont last long.