Broke Small A/c Line

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Sep 19, 2003 | 11:15 AM

#11

twinturboteddy

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From: San Gabriel, CA

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Originally Posted by Danomite' date='Sep 19 2003, 03:53 PM

If you didnt notice any o-rings then they are either still in the fittings or on the floor. I just removed all my A/C lines and i know there were o-rings for the condensor and dryer, and if I memory serves me correct ALL A/C systems require o-rings at every fitting due to such rapid expansion / contraction.

I'll have to taken a look again then. But the o-rings alone should be enough to keep a good seal on the threads or should I add something as well. Somebody mentioned some kind of grease.

Sep 19, 2003 | 12:46 PM

#12

Danomite

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From: Iowa Baby....Oh-Yea

a sealant wont do any good because it dosnt seal bu the threading, its a compreddion fitting that uses the o-ring for sealing. Teflon tape and thread sealer is used for AN or pipe thread (tapered)

Sep 21, 2003 | 01:30 AM

#13

wonder1and

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Get some o rings... and no j-b weld won't hold... I tried

Make sure they are the right kind and lube them w/o before putting it together... Wash the line out before you do that w/ brake cleaner.

Good luck,

Ryker

Just think... when you get it refilled w/ R12... they actually only pay about 20 bucks a lb. but you pay around 60... talk about mark up.