WTB: A/C Hose - Compressor to Condensor

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WTB: A/C Hose - Compressor to Condensor

June 18, 2008, 11:16:52 PM

I picked up a new dryer, a replacement condenser, belt and was ready to try to rejuvenate the A/C in my 88 TC when I found the A/C hose form the compressor to the condenser has been rubbing against the idler pulley and ruined the hose since the PO didn't have a belt on it.

This is not available through local parts stores either...

Does anyone have a good used hose for sale? I believe the 2.3 Turbo versions are different than the other engine versions from what I've seen but if anyone can clear that up it would be appreciated as well.

Price shipped to 74801 would be great!

Thanks!!
-Stephen

WTB: A/C Hose - Compressor to Condensor

Reply #1 – June 19, 2008, 12:49:55 AM

Did it wear thru the rubber or metal part? If it is the rubber part you can replace the rubber part. Those crimped ends are 2 pieces. The inner fitting piece and the outer compression collar. You can cut those collars off and replace the rubber hose. Parts stores carry the hose. Then you can get a local A/c shop to crimp the ends on there. Either that or you can buy A/c hose clamps they are just regular hose clamps with a spacer so they tend to leak. The ends are the rare part the rest is replaceable. Except for maybe the HR980 compressor. Those are hard to find. Hope this info helps you get it worked out.

WTB: A/C Hose - Compressor to Condensor

Reply #2 – June 19, 2008, 08:37:59 AM

Thanks for the input. Yes it iS the rubber portion. I had thought of doing a splice on it if I can find the right size (10mm) inline connector. Being the compression side I know it is under the most stress so I was somewhat worried about that.

I had not thought of getting the hose replaced - didn't think they could replace the crimped ends? I will have to see if we have an A/C shop around that can do that.

Thanks! - If anyone has a hose I'm still looking though.

-Stephen

WTB: A/C Hose - Compressor to Condensor

Reply #3 – June 19, 2008, 02:39:27 PM

i have a/c stuff for a 5.0... if would help PM me!, if not good luck!