One of my clamps on my Vortech intake tube rubbed a hole about the size of a pencil point. What would be the easiest way to fix this? Temporarily put duct tape on it? Take it to a shop to get it patched?

Thank for the suggestions.

Matt

 

do you have any freon left in the system? you are going to have to replace the line...its pressurized so a patch would not hold on that thin line

 

Nope the system is bone dry. Only blows hot air. What $$ am I looking at to replace that line? I know that do have patch kits with ferroles. Not sure if I should just take it to a shop to fix. Just don't want it to cost an arm and a leg.

 

no, you can't just put duct tape on there. lol the high side sees 200-300 psi, the low side equalizes at around 70 psi. depending on which part of the line it is, replacing can be easy or a pain. look where the two connections are that you'll have to disconnect to remove that line. the common connections are a peanut fitting, a tube-o (nut inline with the tube), and a quick connect. peanuts and tube-o's are easy, quick connect you'll need a special tool to release it.

the actual line shouldn't be too expensive. if the connections are accessible it's not too hard to put the new line in. you might have to remove other engine components to remove and install though. don't forget to install all the o-rings either.

once you remove the line check to see if there's any oil in there. measure it in a measuring cup (by oz is fine), go to the shop and tell them to vacuum your system to check for leaks, add the amount of oil you found in the old part, and charge it with R134 according to the weight in your manual or underhood sticker.

 

Hey I Have The Exact Same Problem....my Intake Rubbed A Hole In The High Press Line... I Called Nissan And The Line Is 49 Dollars..but I Have No Idea How To Take The Old One Off..it Goes Into The Firewall Somewhere So I Dont Even Know Where To Disconnect It...hey Let Me Know If You Found A Solution Yet.

 

i've seen at least 4 people w/ the same problem.... new line and new system recharge required$$$$$$$

 

Im sure he was kidding about the tape ( I hope ) I have repaired them by brazing and by using compression fittings. Do it quickly or enough moisture will be pulled into the system to wipe out ur accumulator and thats MUCH more $$$$$$ s. When u vacuum, you remove the moisture from the system, but not from the Dryer/Accumulator

 

Hehe, you guys need to look at the dates! I bought the said Vortech from Matt last July, and I have since sold it to someone else, along with the car. Seeing Matt's problem, I wrapped the A/C line in some 5/32" rubber tubing to avoid this. Was kind of a pain, but I didnt worry about rubbing any holes.

 

Who started this crap !!!!

 

well lucky im cool with the service tech...and there going to fix it through warrenty.....but not as bad as i thought...the line is 49 dollars.then you have to get it recharged...

 

would you happen to know the part number of the line? or what the line is called?



i just realized that i also have a hole in my line and want to replace it.

 

No ---but simple---the large one is L/P and the small one is H/P

 

L/P H/P? what does it stand for?

 

Low/High Pressure

 

where would that part be on this website? sorry for all the questions.

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...04&catalogid=1

 

anyone?

 

lolz just had my ac line replaced, should be done today

 

how much did it cost?

 

i dunno yet, i'll check when i get it. was too busy today

 

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I can get a hold of Matt? MCOPARE???
Please?!?!?!?! I need a code for a stereo I bought from him last year.. I have pm'd, emailed, any one have his phone number????

Thanks
TODD