Compressor hoses
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Compressor hoses
My compressor has leaked at the casing seam ever since I've owned this car, and I'd like to finally get it working. I see the compressor, dryer, orifice tube, evap, and condenser on Rock Auto, but it seems there are no new hoses.
It looks like I need GM part # 10054996 but every site says 'discontinued'. Is there no source for new hoses?
It looks like I need GM part # 10054996 but every site says 'discontinued'. Is there no source for new hoses?
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Re: Compressor hoses
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...t=6900&jsn=901
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*edit* nevermind, wrong year. forgot things moved around later.
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*edit* nevermind, wrong year. forgot things moved around later.
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Re: Compressor hoses
Was going to suggest a rebuilder. That would keep you closer to the factory look if that is important. I wonder if they can even rebuild the foam things around the hoses - guessing that foam is for vibration/mounting, really not sure.
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I took my hoses to a shop and the guy said it would be tough since there's a 90 degree bend right next to where the crimp goes (where it wraps around the back side of the compressor). I reinstalled them and pulled a vacuum, but could only get -25 and it went back to zero in about 10 minutes. The only used parts left are the hoses and evaporator (thoroughly flushed). I used new green o-rings at every connection and made sure they were oiled.
I think I'm just going to buy a leak detector from harbor freight and charge it up a little to try to find the leak.
I think I'm just going to buy a leak detector from harbor freight and charge it up a little to try to find the leak.
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I did find this website which looks interesting, but it says you need at least 1" of straight tubing to work with. It would be close.
https://www.autocoolingsolutions.com...ne-repair-kits
https://www.autocoolingsolutions.com...ne-repair-kits
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Re: Compressor hoses
Throw in a can of refrigerant with dye in it and trace it down with a UV light. You will immediately be able to see where it is leaking. You can make your own hoses too with a crimper kit off Amazon (I think I paid $150). I went this route since no one touches AC hoses anymore.
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Re: Compressor hoses
Throw in a can of refrigerant with dye in it and trace it down with a UV light. You will immediately be able to see where it is leaking. You can make your own hoses too with a crimper kit off Amazon (I think I paid $150). I went this route since no one touches AC hoses anymore.
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Re: Compressor hoses
The specific 85-87 hoses aren't made. they only make the 82-84 which go on top the radiator shroud....and then the pass side serpentine setup for 88-92
They also make a V6 hose which is CLOSE to the 85-87 TPI but the part that bolts to the compressor is slightly different with the aluminum pipe part coming I believe up rather than down on the TPI. You could maybe see if thse are useable if you really need to find hoses.
They also make a V6 hose which is CLOSE to the 85-87 TPI but the part that bolts to the compressor is slightly different with the aluminum pipe part coming I believe up rather than down on the TPI. You could maybe see if thse are useable if you really need to find hoses.
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The specific 85-87 hoses aren't made. they only make the 82-84 which go on top the radiator shroud....and then the pass side serpentine setup for 88-92
They also make a V6 hose which is CLOSE to the 85-87 TPI but the part that bolts to the compressor is slightly different with the aluminum pipe part coming I believe up rather than down on the TPI. You could maybe see if thse are useable if you really need to find hoses.
They also make a V6 hose which is CLOSE to the 85-87 TPI but the part that bolts to the compressor is slightly different with the aluminum pipe part coming I believe up rather than down on the TPI. You could maybe see if thse are useable if you really need to find hoses.
yeah the only new hoses I could find available was for V6 models. I ended up reusing my old ones (flushed out of course). I ran a leak detector all over them and it didn't detect anything so hopefully they'll hold up for awhile.
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