2000 Montana rear ac evap lines

Has anybody replaced the lines going to the rear evap? I have one which is leaking oil where there is charge in the system. It looks like one long run from the rear of the van to the front of the van, where does it connect in the front? Mine is leaking right above the driver side rear wheel where there is some plastic around the tube....

If it is the smaller line- the 3/8 inch high pressure liquid line- I splice in a swageloc- works great. You can also use an inline filter-- not because it needs a filter, but because the instructions say to cut 2 inches out of the line to install it-- so cut the 2 inches out where it leaks-- cost is about $20 as opposed to the $200+ for the line set-- which is a monster to install.

Yep, brcidd hit the nail on the head. You are better off splicing in a repair rather than replacing the lines. There are several kinds of compression type fittings (not the copper type) that work great or you can get the inline filter and use that as a splice. There are even repair sections that have a hose section in then that can be spliced into a section of bent line.

If it is the smaller line- the 3/8 inch high pressure liquid line- I splice in a swageloc- works great. You can also use an inline filter-- not because it needs a filter, but because the instructions say to cut 2 inches out of the line to install it-- so cut the 2 inches out where it leaks-- cost is about $20 as opposed to the $200+ for the line set-- which is a monster to install.

Thanks for the help, it is the 3/8" line I am dealing with here....I'll go to my autoparts store to look for the swageloc. Thanks again.

Yep, brcidd hit the nail on the head. You are better off splicing in a repair rather than replacing the lines. There are several kinds of compression type fittings (not the copper type) that work great or you can get the inline filter and use that as a splice. There are even repair sections that have a hose section in then that can be spliced into a section of bent line.


A hose section might be good since my leak is in a bent piece of tube, where will I find these kits? Just ask at my autoparts store?

your local autoparts won't know diddly squat about swagelocs-- Google them- find a local distributor that can sell them one at a time, and not a box of 25 for $400-- or order them on-line from somebody who knows what they are---

google is your best friend

Yeah, they won't even know you can fix these lines, they'll send you to the dealer. Since it is in a bend in the tube you may need to get a professional shop to make the repair. You can buy a kit from Dorman that has all of the fittings and hoses in it but that would run over $400. If you can find a junkyard that has a good section of tubing you can get these (WH 7305X6 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/detailsku.aspx?SKU=WH+7305X6)) at your local NAPA to splice in the good section of line. These are just like a copper compression fitting but they are made to withstand 6000psi. They are normally used on hydraulic lines. They work perfectly and run under $10 each.