Found that my AC system was empty and tried charging it today in the 90 + degree heat. As it was just about full, I heard a big hiss and all the R134a came out from below the coolant reservoir. Must be the reason it was empty to begin with. Going to wait until it gets a bit cooler outside to find what went boom.

 

If its the crimp on a hose then take the hose off and take it to a hydraulic shop and they can make you a new hose with the old bits. Should be about 35-45$

 

solid aluminum tube from connector behind coolant tank, under tank to front behind grille. Broke right by the clip holding it to the body.

 

Ahh, I don't know of any way to repair that. Best to get a used part from Will Tillery or maybe Paul Grant?

 

Thought I'd give this a try. rated for A\C repair and up to 2400 psi.... if it doesn't work, I will have to take apart the front of the truck and see if there is a connection n the condensor. Just not to sure about removing the rusty brush guard...

 

Let us know how it works, I do love AC work

 

I will have to do a bit of re-routing as the break is right in a 90 degree bend. Luckily it is out in the open once the coolant tank is moved

 

The line does a route behind the shock tower so the bend will be difficult to re-route. I guess i will need to find a replacement pipe, or at least some more tubing I can splice in. anybody got a D1 they are parting out with a line on it??

 

Ok,the line splice isn't going to work so I came up with another plan....



This should have a good chance of working out. We shall see when it arrives...

 

Installed the splice hose and it worked good! pulled a vacuum for about an hour and charged up. Blowing cold air now.

This is where the tube broke. right at the edge of the clamp

https://landroverforums.com/forum/at...1&d=1531587515

With the splice installed
https://landroverforums.com/forum/at...1&d=1531587515
Make sure you use a 8 MM splice kit. the 5/16 is close but won't fit.