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Broken A/C Condenser Pipe

Old May 12, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Default Broken A/C Condenser Pipe

When removing my A/C condenser, I broke off the pipe near the compression fitting, about 1" from the fitting before the bottom of the condenser. Could I braze this back together? What are my options?

Looks like a local welding shop could fix it for about $40, but I'd have to wait an extra week. Suggestions?

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Old May 12, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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Buy a new one.... $80 from www.autopartsgiant.com

I wouldn't attempt trying to braze an aluminium pipe of that diameter although I would seal it up in the meantime to stop any unwanted dirt getting into the system.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 11:38 AM
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*Edit*
I saw your name
Boston and thought you lived here.LOL
I have one in my basement and was going to tell you to meet me somewhere and I could give it to you.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Probably best to just buy a new one. Heat exchangers are hard to seal once they are compromised.
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Old May 12, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by more_cc's
Buy a new one....
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Old May 12, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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I won an auction on e-bay two weeks ago from Tirrell Radiator for $55 + $15 shipping. It was a NIB Delco unit for an '80-'81 Corvette.

Buy a new one, they are out cheap. jim
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