Getting hosed

[Dave]

My wifes 2002 Saturn L100 had an A/C line break and I was wondering if I could use 400 psi hose to splice it back together with 2 or 3 hose clamps on either side of the splice. I am trying to fix this as cheap as possible because a new hose is over $100.00

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[John B Kobberstad]

Is that the correct model number of your vehicle I don’t see it listed for a 2000 ?

make sure you seal up where you have opened the system to keep air out. You will also need a new receiver/drier or accumulator when you put everything back together.

[Matthew]

@RogueTeddy so i cant just buy a can of freon and pump it into my car cuz im not licensed?

@brokemechanic3000 NONESENSE! just patch it with a hose and a clamp. Long as the clamps are tight but not so tight they CRUSH the line than you should be good 😀 redneck repairs can last years!

[Bill]

Even a used hose from a salvage yard might help you out. (Happy Wife, Happy Life) LoL

[John B Kobberstad]

[John B Kobberstad]

Don’t think these will help with a hardline splice though http://www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Air-Conditioning-Accessories-and-Parts/Line-Splice/_/N-26fd

[Dave]

thanks guys but I ended up getting new lines and the gm dealer was the cheapest place. Cheaper than places on the web.All 4 lines for 200.00

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