ac lines.

[scort2498]

Pretend you are looking at the car from the front... right=drivers side left=pass.

sooo i go to drill holes for my hood pins and i notice im pretty close to the ac-lines to the right of the condenser. well i got to close and put a hole in the condensor and i could hear all the freeon just leaking out... not so much fun. well im in florida an i want to get my windows tinted and i was thinking to myself y would i get my windows tinted if they are always down.:shrug: So i think i want my ac back.how woulld i go about replacing the lines to the right of the ac condensor///or do you think i could JB-Weld the small little hole and it wil hold the freeon let me know.
I will pre thank all of you for giving me your insight.
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[iceracer]

The line can be replaced. I doub that JB will adhere well enough to the aluminum tubing and that is the high pressure side as well.

[scort2498]

is there a special tool to get to the line/take it out? how would i go about replacing it?

[iceracer]

There is a special tool for the connections. Not sure where you can source one. Check with your Ford dealer. Of course they will want you to bring it in. Some of the auto parts places my be able to help.

[mechtech]

Those special connector tools are common and cheap.
You can get a single or a set for under $20.
If you lost oil, you'll have to replace it [you'll see it all over in the engine compt].
Use the proper new type AC oil.
Replacing the line is pretty straightforward. Then you evacuate the system for 1/2 hour, then refill it.

[pure]

To put a vacuum on the system you'll have to bring it to a place with one , I looked into it last year when i still had AC and it was almost $100 , to vacuum it and put new freeon in w/ oil. But of course you'll have to replace the line first.

[scort2498]

ewww.... that blows... maybe i dont want ac that bad. we will see... i have a few other things on my to do list before window tinting and ac.

[scort2498]

and i dont thnk i los any oil... the engine compartment isn't any dirtier than it already was.

[pure]

well people call me crazy for no AC in FL , I don't mind it .. it does get hot but I drive the car to and home from work (5 minutes each way) and at night to shows and stuff like that, other then that we take our CX7 and she has AC! :)

[mechtech]

That hole can be fixed if the area is really cleaned well.
You can JB weld it, but put a patch of metal over it that follows the contours of the line.
Don't jam JB weld in the hole. Use a little to seal, then re apply with your patch. A hose clamp over the repair should work for a long time.

Of course a new line is best, but this is an option for the do it your selfer low on funds.

[scort2498]

that would be me.. or i can just have my welder try to get at the hole i dont know if he would be able to get in though.