Possible problem in A/C line
Turbokid15
10-14-2007, 10:05 AM
There is a hole in the A/C line about an 1/8 inch. I need to know if this is a problem. If you put something like water on it it bubbles. Is this normal. Pic provided.http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e384/Xmodkid5321/DCFC0068.jpg
bsmall99
10-14-2007, 06:02 PM
Turbokid15,
No that is not normal. The AC system works off a controled sealed pressure to deliver cold air to the cabin. However you car is not going to explode because of this leak in your AC system, but you will need to charge you system more frequently and you also may notice your cabin does not cool as fast before there was a leak in the system. I would spend the money and replace the hose and fitting and call it a day, relatively cheap repair. And if you live in a warm environment where AC is used alot, the amount of recharging of the refrigerant may cost more than the repair.
Brandon Smith
Do-it-yourselfer
http://www.simpleautoquote.com/
No that is not normal. The AC system works off a controled sealed pressure to deliver cold air to the cabin. However you car is not going to explode because of this leak in your AC system, but you will need to charge you system more frequently and you also may notice your cabin does not cool as fast before there was a leak in the system. I would spend the money and replace the hose and fitting and call it a day, relatively cheap repair. And if you live in a warm environment where AC is used alot, the amount of recharging of the refrigerant may cost more than the repair.
Brandon Smith
Do-it-yourselfer
http://www.simpleautoquote.com/
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