Changing A/C lines
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Cruising
Joined: May 2009
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From: Port Charlotte Fl.
Changing A/C lines
I have a hole in the rear evaporator line high pressure side.
i have hade the part on back orded for what seems like forever(elkers) any one have an idea on what it is going to take to replace this line.
i have hade the part on back orded for what seems like forever(elkers) any one have an idea on what it is going to take to replace this line.
Racer
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From: Wesley Chapel Florida
Ive done this line when changing my a/c compressor and it wasn't the most fun I've had working on the Vette. I got my line from the local Chevy dealer, and just so you know a backorder at Ecklers can take a very long time (I have multiple parts on backorder right now and my hood that wasn't backordered took a month). But, you remove the battery to get to the back side of the line, and you take it off the compressor by removing your pass. front tire and using a loooong extension and universal and 13mm (?) off the back of the compressor. It is a 2 piece unit, and of course replace the filter in the line with a new one. I did it without removing the headers or anything else, but it was a long job since the compressor is a really tight fit. It's doable though, but the dealer charges a lot of time for that job. I would suggest heading to you friendly local dealership for the parts personally if you want your a/c back. good luck
Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Wesley Chapel Florida
If you're mechanically inclined, its really not that hard of a job and I see youre in port charolette.....um it was 97 in Tampa today, get that a/c fixed asap! I did mine 2 months ago when I couldn't go windowless anymore (have an frc, can't go topless)
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Cruising
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From: Port Charlotte Fl.
yes it is too hot to even drive it during the day. I am mechanical inclined so if I ever get the part I will tear into it. I think the intake will have to come off. Is there anything else I should look into while its apart.
