So my air conditioning didn't work so I took my car in to the shop. They charged $188 to convert my old AC system to an R-134A system and they filled it up. After one day of cold air, the AC stopped blowing cold again. So i took it in and they found a leak and sealed it and recharged my system again. They did this all for no cost. Well a day later it stopped blowing cold again so i took it back. They were going to replace the whole hose. They ended up saying that they couldn't find a replacement hose anywhere and that the part isn't made anymore. They said i could check junk yards or try ebay.

What am I searching for and does anyone have ideas where I could get this part? I need a replacement for the high end is what he said.

 

Check tasauto.com

 

Go to a dang junkyard, they will charge you like five bucks. The high pressure line is the tiny one that leads into your drier.

 

Keep in mind that refrigerant is toxic. If you're pulling a hose from the junkyard try to find one if at all possible that doesn't have any pressure in it. You can just blip the service valve gently with something to check. If not then atleast put something in front of your face so you don't breathe in any.

 

Just make sure no one sees you doing it. Easy $175,000 fine if the EPA figures out about it somehow. Most junkyards are required to drain all coolant, oil, power steering fluid, and AC refrigerant for emissions and biological standards. Most junkyards you can't even buy oil or transmission pans off of because it apparently harms the environment from whatever sludge may drip out.

 

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...3544&_from=R40

Was searching on ebay cause i figured it would be easier. Which one of these would be the correct part for my high end ac line?

 

anyone have thoughts for my last post?

 

There are numerous ac hoses on your car. How do you possibly think we could know exactly which hose you're trying to replace. We already said for you to source the junkyard to find the hose you're looking for. Not sure what else you expect us to do without knowing even what hose you're referring to.

 

I'm sorry I'm not a mechanic and didn't know that. I had no idea there are several hoses. I thought there was just low and high hoses for the AC. That is all I have heard, and i was told i need to replace the high side. So it made sense to me that you guys could help based off of that info. I apologize for not knowing better.

 

Have you even looked at the hose in question ? If you took a picture of the leaky hose people would be in a better position to help.

 

There are two photos. It's the skinny metal hose that has the round red cap. He said that whole thing needs to be replaced.

 

I can't tell which, if any of these are the right part:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...3544&_from=R40

 

any input?

 

can you take a picture of your block engine code because i have a 91 accord and I don't have a valve on that hose...also can you take a picture where you're pointing to where it's leaking...cause if it's leaking from the valve with the red cap on it that's easier to replace than the entire line

 

You know I really wish I knew more about what I was talking about, but I'm clueless. I don't really know anything about cars. I just tried to get my air fixed and they couldn't. I didn't previously have that red cap. It looked different before because they converted from R12 system to R134 A. They said it was leaking around that area where the red cap is. They said I needed to replace that whole line. They couldn't find any anywhere so they said I should check ebay, car forums, or a junkyard. Honestly I don't care what it costs, I would just like to get that exact line so I can bring it to them to replace. They just need the part but I can't find it and don't know what I am looking for exactly.

 

You are going to need to post exactly which car you have then...what's the exact trim model...year

do you have junkyards near you ?

 

I have a 1991 lx accord. Is that what trim model is?

 

:/ I'm lost and my car is hot as hell.

 

http://www.hondapartscheap.com/parts...-c-hoses-pipes

Ok the pipe that you have is discontinued...to be quite honest...i'm not sure how they got that to begin with...You need pipe of part 16 in this diagram. You can either order it from that site or take that part number to your nearest honda dealer and order it from there

80343-SM1-A19

In addition you will need "two" new orings for that pipe when they reconnect it to your car part number 40...

91301-SM4-A00

You shouldn't need the pipe with the valve on it so don't worry about the fact that you're getting one that doesn't have a valve on it

judging from the buildup at the piece on the end that goes to the evap core it actually looks like it's leaking there to be honest

 

How do I buy that part from the site if it is discontinued? I can't add it to my cart.



Edit:
Oh i see you are talking about the hose part 16 without the valve. Do I need one with a valve to replace the one i have now? My current hose does have the valve, which is the discontinued part on that site you showed.

 

You should have two valves. One is near the driver side headlight inside the engine bay. The other is in front of the radiator. As long as you have both of those you are good to go.