Date:         Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:58:26 -0700
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: AC High Side - line leak - rubber hose
Comments: To: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <BCE6FE9892B349598164A7347CA8B3AF@jackamdgoblue2>
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I have the same problem.

Would a coupling be a viable solution?

Mike
Marin county CA where it's going to be in the 80's


On 6/18/08 9:34 AM, "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> wrote:

> My 84 Westy has a leak in the AC line, (high side) in the rubber hose, about
> 12 inches from the compressor, beyond the ridged line.
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> I price the replacement hose which runs from the back all the way forward to
> the condenser, the cost of this line in excess of $325.
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> I wondered if anyone has come up with an alternate solution to replacing the
> entire line.
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> Any suggestions welcome. no rush, as it is currently 59 degrees in
> Detroit!!!  But, I know summer is going to be here soon. I hope!
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> Thanks!
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> Jack R.
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> 84 Westy Wolfie.