How To Fix Leaking AC Lines In Your Car
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- Опубліковано 5 жов 2024
- Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 46 years, shows how you can repair your own car AC lines using a simple splice kit.
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I like that you cut straight to the point but also cover most of the steps needed to get the fix done unlike a lot of those other channels that spend 15 minutes explaining nothing.
But a quick question: once you've fixed the line, do you still need to vacuum the line before refilling with freon?
yes 100% and fill the condenser with the factor spec amount of refrigerant oil
Yes straight to the point is good..intro cut short to 5 seconds.
Brilliant idea- those kits are a life saver.
Hey Scotty just wanted to say your awesome buddy we have saved many many trips to the repair shop from watching your videos.thanks for taking the time to help other people . God bless and keep the vids coming!
yes, those fittings can hold a ton of pressure when put on correctly
You are perfect for these vids. I work on cars of my own an rely on your very good advice. Thanks for the hints. I learned alot. Thx.
I really enjoyed this episode, because it's genuine repair, (simple, but effective), not just replacing defective parts which can be quite expensive. Most of us have to do more from less nowadays.
You are the best mechanic youtuber intructions clear like water
Scott's videos have save me lots of mula.. thanks Scotty.!
Well that would do I want aware there was slipce kits .
@missgearhead good luck welding a thin aluminum AC line. and yes, it was rubbing, so I bent the lines and assembly so it didn't rub any more. I cut the lines with a tubing cutter if you really want to know. The lines had notches in them from the factory.
Scotty - thank you! The condenser in my car has had a pinhole leak, and the quote was to replace the whole condenser! Over here it's illegal to regas your own A/C system, but you can do repairs to the lines. Thanks!
@hp11208 No, they use different splice kits, but normally the rubber is shot and fixing one hose hole is dumb, cause more will soon crop up. Change the whole hose . Scotty
Served with your brothers on the Airborne, thanks for serving brother
Good day sir, yeah that´s easy to fix, how about to fix a rubber hose connect to a metal pipe? I have ac leak, the hose from compressor to condenser of my volvo s60 non turbo 2001. I coudn´t find any replacement because volvo is not making it anymore. Because maybe its already a vovo not volvo.
Great vids. Most ac lines are already a pain to match up flush so i can tell id be screamin at these things all day but when you cant braze and the part is discontinued... do what ya gotsta
That information is much appreciated Scotty.
Another pearl from Scotty.thanks
Bless you lol. We all lol at problems differently and this is a great example.
so simple scotty is a master
That’s why Scotty is the BEST,!
I miss these kind of videos
Thanks for your video!!
Question: what if the hole is on part of a corner where the tube curves? Can this method still work or should we buy a new hose?
This dude is awesome, how did I not know about this channel before?
Hi Scotty! Great video's! I've got one for you though.... My car's A/C service valves are leaking past the caps. What do I do to fix it? Do I have to replace the whole line or is there a way to just replace the valve inside them. Thanks!
Love your vids bro. keep it up, currently restoring a BMW e36, and your videos rock for increasing my general knowledge on cars. Channels like these are why UA-cam ROCKS!
i had gone to home depot, Walmart, Auto Zone, and O'reilly auto parts and none had it so i'll just get it online. Thank you.
@spelunkerd yes, I couldn't resist when I saw that bar from a distance when traveling in Alaska. Scotty
You are awesome Scotty
How tight should this be made? If you over tighten do you run risk of damaging the pipe?
Great repair idea. The hole in my a/c line is on the bend. Maybe that would require two kits and some ac line, like you mentioned to Rusty.
@CornerStoneBullys fun time taking the dash apart figuring what's wrong inside. A rat's nest of wires and vacuum lines. BUT, first check all over under the hood and the dash for vacuum lines that may have fallen off, as vacuum pressure does activate much of the vent system. Scotty
@Synthirazor Yea, they all need special tools, each car is different. The old ones just used wrenches, now the engineers have come up with cheaper crap to build that requires tools to remove. Scotty
man you made my day ,thanks
any auto parts store can sell em or you can go online. they're generally less than 10 bucks apiece
TIG weld would be the proper way and with an adjustable arc, it can be done. Granted the splice kit is cheaper but Missgearhead has a point about clearance issues, either cut the rad support or bend the lines more to compensate. nice trick though, i would have never thought of it. Wonder if a Plumbing compression fitting would work also, as they hold 150+ PSI. they are also smaller but made of brass. Scott, as a part time mechanic, i love the videos!!!
This just saved me almost $200.00!! Thank you Scotty!
Are you supposed to drain any existing refrigerant from the system before one begins cutting and splicing the pipes? It's probably a silly question to ask, but this is all very new to me.
Man you're a goddamn beast cuz I was fixing to pay somebody to do this I'm glad I looked at it myself you just told me how to do this in two and a half minutes
@jmirahmadi don't really understand your question, but if you're talking about a bad clutch master cylinder that won't let the pedal go up, replace it. Scotty
Hi scotty, I have a pin hole size on my ac line on my 2007 ford explorer would this fix my problem if I went out and bought a union quick fix
Cool trailer at the end.
Lots of pressure on those lines, you're going to need a really good welder, cause if he gets splatter inside the lines that will ruin the compressor. Me, I never swap different parts myself, too many hassles
@cov01crew not off hand, try any AC supply house in your area, or google it. Scotty
that'sacts just like a compression fitting for copper pipes like inside your house
Cool, didn't realize your from New Hampshire. That's near or not far from Weir's Beach if I'm not mistaken, haven't been up since 2010 when my summer Camper that was only 5 year's and 2 months old was Flooded up off Route 25 in Plymouth, not fun. But still have family up their. Camped there since 1971. Also I'm looking on how long to replace a AC Compressor, bought a 2010 CR-V and found out I was lied to and they also covered up body damage, bought from a smaller Dealership, they bought it from a wholesale price from the trade-in, They gave me the one owner INFORMATION and Title, so I looked up name and listed in phone book, so I called to find out that this was involved in 2 accident's and last wasn't reported, 1st the dealer I nought it from said no accident's at all. I asked and now i talked to a lawyer, they told me to get them to state it again because original owner told me that she bumped a wall with passenger door and I asked who put the stripe on the vehicle and they said there was no strikes on the vehicle. So I looked and at very close up, you can barely see the work done, then I found the tape over the vin# tag, they want me to drop to have them fix AC Compressor, I've replaced them in less than one hour but just compressor only, that's all their willing to replace and not new but used which I stated their known to fail on these, new cost less than $300 or Reman just $225 but no warranty if I don't replace it all that's subjected. By the book, it calls for checking AC and then replacing Compressor and filling it up with refrigerant. That should take 8 hours, no way just on Compressor and filling it up. There just gonna get it to work and send me on my way. Anyone have any ideas, my lawyer said if they lie, then I can get my money back on damage that's covered up but not structure damage, just the door only. Also the hatch was replaced and filed threw 2 different INSURANCE COMPANIES and no nothing on carfax. I wouldn't have spent as much as I did because of it. Plus the door that Dealership had fixed quickly and not by a professional now, it's only 8 years old and sat for 6 months before it sold. They wanted to much money, they came down $500 at 4 different times and seen it and seen new #, called it to get the owner and not Manager. He took my offer of $500 less than he had it for which was his lowest, I walked away from 1 for $600 less and nicer plus and EX-L MODEL over than the EX which is nice also. Just no leather or heated seats but this drove the best over 5 different ones. I can get my money back or ask for $1000 to $1500 back since it's not worth as much plus they defrauded me on lying about the damages. Anyone have been threw this at all and what's the best out come. I know all states are different. It's not small claims court from what the lawyer stated. I also have proof from original owner and they are pretty mad since they got dirt for it compared to what I paid. $7000 difference and super well maintained by and older women that retired just 3 years ago. So got a cherry of a nice vehicle besides what I know.
Hey Scottie, I like your shirt " live free or die" it's on our license plates here in New Hampshire!
@MoneyMarcMes If it's leaking, there is no refrigerant in the system any more. You fix the leak, then evacuate the system before filling it up again. Scotty
i didnt know u were from texas scotty....i read somwhere that u were from the falls.....love this vid.....can i use this splice for transmission/hudraulic lines??
Thank you Scotty! I'd like you to move to Boise, Idaho!
@eltrouble yea, that's a good guess. Only thing you can do is guess in such a scenario. Scotty
Thanks for sharing wisdom
@moofushu Yea, they sell fin straightener tools, go to any AC supply store. You can put the condenser in a water trough and pump air into it with the other end sealed with a cap, then see if air bubbles out. Scotty
Have a cut in my rear a/C line was wondering if a splice would work on a 2013 hylander. Part cost was estimated 986.00 at dealership other places as “low” as 746. Total cost nearly 1800. Not Looking to replace line, but repair it is high pressure line according to Toyota dealership. Looking for other avenues Toyota dealership suggested private air conditioning place to do work. Looking for ideas on a proper solution that’s economic feasible.
This video saved my dads ass, thanks Scotty!
@saqiblookingood often a worn out blower motor, but check for kleenexes or other debris that get suck sucked into the intake under the glove box and clog it up. Scotty
Do you know of a cheap way to make a vacuum to evacuate the system before recharging it?
@ 714slugger, check the vacuum lines near your battery, corrosion may be the culprit...
Thanks Scotty learned something new
@edzgarage Yea, go to harbor freight tools and buy one. Last sale they were selling a pump for 40 bucks. Scotty
That's helpful; I'll be glad to go for it. Am I in any danger because of pressure in the system (JUST had it recharged, yesterday)? Something told me I had to evacuate it all over again...
Did you modify the frame cuz the original line was smaller and rubbing on the frame after the connector was used wouldn't it rub even more or have a hard time putting the condenser back in? I'm just wondering did I miss something?
it can be done anywhere there is enough room to work and fit it in.
my 2005 Honda odyssey with rear ac, blew a tiny hole in the line near the back wheel. the line is HUGE in length and diameter. It's 9/16". And the kits do not exist. I measured with a caliper and got .565", and a 9/16" wrench fit perfect on the tubing. The tube is about 6' long or more under belly of van. I need to go on a trip in a few days and would like to splice and vac/recharge... replacing the line is a beast! DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN GET A 9/16" FITTING KIT LIKE YOU ARE SHOWING HERE? OR A 9/16" ANYKIND OF COMPRESSION STRAIGHT UNION? Loved the video, great info, I just have an oddball van!
got mine on amazon 6 years ago now, check it out today
@vietl30i you can't seal 250 psi leaks with jb weld. The stuff is good, but not that good. Scotty
Scotty Kilmer , Can you do one of these videos for Nissan maxima or Infiniti i30
Any good tips on getting the ac lines apart without damage because of the steel on aluminum?
get exact fitting wrenches and pull VERY hard, sometimes heating up with a small torch helps.
appreciate your quick response. ty
have you ever tried the kit like this that is for the orifice tube. to change the orifice tube on a liquid line?
+Christian Cathey yes they work if put on correctly
Hi Scotty I have a 1991 Mitsubishi Lancer with no functional A/C, i have3 to change the compressor because is stuck but i dont do that for over 7 years so i have a question I have to change all the air conditioner system or just matter to buy the compressor, vaccum system and charge with refrigerant without changing anything?
@spelunkerd Sure you can test em that way with a pump. Me, I know these splices work, so I never bother, I just put it back on. when you put the refrigerant back in, you can just put liquid soap over it to see if it bubbles. Scotty
Classic fix thanks
Scotty is awesome
this video helped me a lot and I saved 130$
Do they have different sizes? Need one for the low side line int my Chevy Sonic?
Love the intro 👍
Do you need to pressure test the system after the repair, to be sure it isn't leaking? If you don't have nitrogen to do that with positive pressure, would it be acceptable to just draw vacuum and turn the pump off, and wait for some time to be sure the vacuum holds?
love it but quick question. will this splice kit work on a line that was crushed when I hit a deer. thanks and semper fir
Mike
USMC retired
thank you great information
well, what do you want to know about the timing chain?
Can it be used for a high pressure ac line and where can u purchase this at
Great info and great ending,
thoes are a lifesaver....i got them and used them to put a new section of brake line in my car
Scotty is there a kit to fix a discharge line ? Mine is damaged right where rubber meets metal ,I have seen a compression to hose barb online at a well known parts store but was not sure if this is doable or not .
That Scotty is a savage!!!
@Chris090883 you have some type of electrical short, but tons of wires exist in that vehicle. So go to the computer and whack it with your hand while it's running. If it dies then, replace the computer. Good luck, Scotty
great videos by the way changed comp cond o rings flushed all lines and evap coil took it out and cleaned it up to started charging it but compressor clutch wont engage please help i dont wont to fry any thing little lady wants here car back its too hot to let here drive it thanks again
That's a good fix. Wonder if a light sanding and good cleaning with acetone would allow a small dab of JBweld or similar epoxy resin to stick to the aluminum?
builtrodewreckedit it would never hold the pressure long
Scotty Kilmer Thanks scotty. I have a love hate relationship with jbweld but have been amazed too many times to discount it every time.
I have a small amount here and id love to do a test somehow... How may psi would you think is in that condenser? and how warm you think it gets... id love to do a small test if i can get anywhere near an honest representation...
Just Reading a bit out of curiosity its supposto be good to 500 degrees and 1800psi.
if you can get the valve guts out, do that. If not, gotta replace the whoel line
My ac has been making hissing noise when running for awhile and I just now noticed the lines are sweating then freezing but the ac in the car is cold. Would low pressure from a leak cause these symptoms or something else?
Hey do you know what’s wrong with my ac system? It turns on and I can hear it blowing, I can hear the difference as a turn it up and everything but no air comes out of the vents.
If the frame cut thorough your a/c line from rubbing, did you hog out the frame where that big fat connector goes so it doesn't cut through your fixed tube?
@tuqui1502 Change the compressor and the AC drier, and PRAY that works, cause 7 years is a LONG time and things can rust up inside. Scotty
Soctty, another creative fix here and thanks for sharing ! But my Jeep's leak is on the AC Suction line with the leak on the rubber section? Can I repair the rubber section?
It's been hard to find the actual part even after 3 trips to the dealer where they gave me the wrong hose.
+David Mortaz they make special metal barbed connectors for patching rubber AC lines, they clamp on
My high pressure line got chaffed enough to create a leak. It's a metal line. I'm going to try to repair it with some high temperature/high pressure metal epoxy because it's in a spot that's curved so a straight line fix like yours wouldn't work. Since all the fluid leaked out and the pressure is zero then that means there's regular air in the line and of course Houston moisture. After I patch it up is there a special procedure to refill the R134a that lets out the air+moisture? Or should I just not worry about it. Or should I take it to an AC shop and let them do the refill procedure after I fix the line? Any tips appreciated, about to attempt this in the next couple of days.
The-Mike_D what happened to the repair you did...what did you end up doing and has it been working good?
Great information but, if the frame was close enough to rub the tube without all that extra hardware making it much thicker....how did you get the condenser to fit without re-locating the mounts?
I was thinking the same
just a quick question, do you think it's possible to splice the rear ac lines going to the rear ac evaporator in my 2006 jeep commander?
they make a different type of splice kit for that with barbs and clamps
@stydel311 yes,people do that all the time. Scotty
scotty can you do a video on adjusting a parking brake?
How did you get that pipe cutter to go around 360°?