Ok air conditioner charge lasted 24 hours

[Woodblocker55]

Anyone ever tangle installing these ?

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[Woodblocker55]

Ok now I spotted the full rubber line kit to rear AC that looks like a perfect fix for here in the salt belt .
It's spendy but it be fixed for good . Has anyone used them ? Any pros and cons on using all rubber lines on AC lines ?

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[Woodblocker55]

Is there a website to by ends and hoses ? So I can buy the vise crimper and make my own rubber hose lines ? To go to the rear AC ? I have a 2006 Yukon XL and a 1999 Tahoe with same rear line issues. Just wondering.

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[TheAutumnWind]

Is there a website to by ends and hoses ? So I can buy the vise crimper and make my own rubber hose lines ? To go to the rear AC ? I have a 2006 Yukon XL and a 1999 Tahoe with same rear line issues. Just wondering.

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I used the magic of google to come up with these:

https://nostalgicac.com/fittings-hose-kits.html

https://coldhose.com/

 

[Woodblocker55]

I used the magic of google to come up with these:

https://nostalgicac.com/fittings-hose-kits.html

https://coldhose.com/

Ya the magic of google I searched for hours last night .. and I must of not of hit the magic word google liked. Thanks alot I will look in to both places. Its highly appreciated.. [emoji106][emoji41] I will post my findings [emoji106]

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[SnowDrifter]

L O L I have the same issue. I suck at keyword searches. Can look for a whole day and come up dry, then someone inevitably is like "oh yeah here you go it was the first result." like.... Ffs


Anyways, I'd caution you with that vice crimper idea. Not really the same gig here, but I see electrical issues ALL the time from people trying to use said vice for electrical connections. I'm of the opinion that a vice is a holding tool and just not suitable for these sort of applications. Can't provide enough force ind the right directions. A lot of these places will crimp your ends for you if requested. Might be a couple bucks, but we'll worth it IMO

 

[TheAutumnWind]

L O L I have the same issue. I suck at keyword searches. Can look for a whole day and come up dry, then someone inevitably is like "oh yeah here you go it was the first result." like.... Ffs


Anyways, I'd caution you with that vice crimper idea. Not really the same gig here, but I see electrical issues ALL the time from people trying to use said vice for electrical connections. I'm of the opinion that a vice is a holding tool and just not suitable for these sort of applications. Can't provide enough force ind the right directions. A lot of these places will crimp your ends for you if requested. Might be a couple bucks, but we'll worth it IMO

I suspect he is thinking of a crimper like this:

https://www.amazon.com/MASTERCOOL-71550-Black-Manual-Crimper/dp/B000WBQ4U2

Rather than using a bench vise to crimp electrical connections, and I agree with your statement regarding that. A bench vise is a poor tool for that.

 

[Woodblocker55]

I found a guy about 35 miles away that can make AC lines.. you just bring him the ends clip them off leaving 6 inches of tubing check for pits and he welds ends on and adds hose length you desire. 2- 15 footers about $200 we'll see how it works out .
I was shocked to find the guy he's licensed also.
Maybe I can get whole system working for $375 .
I'm thinking of checking front orifice screen if that's clean I will leave back one alone .. long as I can get the nuts off with out braking them in back . Rear evaporator was new last year. We'll see how it goes. Any pointers are welcome .

I looked under there tonight and seen where owner before me did a patch job about 1/2 down the lines . So ya the aluminum lines on mine under truck are bad in spots the GM dealer didn't see.
It's funny all the hidden gems you find. [emoji849] Why gm didnt just use rubber lines to start with. So this means any Yukon and suburban in Minnesota salt belt will fall victims to this problem. Rubber hose is the fix . [emoji106][emoji41]

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[TheAutumnWind]

I found a guy about 35 miles away that can make AC lines.. you just bring him the ends clip them off leaving 6 inches of tubing check for pits and he welds ends on and adds hose length you desire. 2- 15 footers about $200 we'll see how it works out .
I was shocked to find the guy he's licensed also.
Maybe I can get whole system working for $375 .
I'm thinking of checking front orifice screen if that's clean I will leave back one alone .. long as I can get the nuts off with out braking them in back . Rear evaporator was new last year. We'll see how it goes. Any pointers are welcome .

I looked under there tonight and seen where owner before me did a patch job about 1/2 down the lines . So ya the aluminum lines on mine under truck are bad in spots the GM dealer didn't see.
It's funny all the hidden gems you find. [emoji849] Why gm didnt just use rubber lines to start with. So this means any Yukon and suburban in Minnesota salt belt will fall victims to this problem. Rubber hose is the fix . [emoji106][emoji41]

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All any manufacturer cares about is that the systems work beyond the warranty period and are as cheap as possible. Rubber lines obviously have a limited life too and would have to be replaced by now also. Maybe even earlier.