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Post by unioncreek on Jul 9, 2014 11:21:03 GMT -6
GM wants $300 for the AC line that I need. It has a small port on it for an electrical sensor hook up which is leaking. Has anyone ever tried soldiering a aluminum AC line and been successful?
Bob
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Post by Paulaurora on Jul 9, 2014 12:02:13 GMT -6
I would get new part but what is the part $ of it i might find it cheaper for u might not. Let me know
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Post by unioncreek on Jul 9, 2014 12:50:04 GMT -6
From what I've been reading, it's not easy to repair AC lines by soldiering. It's probably even harder to do it around that little port that's leaking. I'll most likely get a new one. I have the GM part number (#25736714), I'll have to check around and see if I can find it cheaper somewhere.
Bob
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Post by Marc on Jul 9, 2014 13:51:17 GMT -6
Soldering aluminum is not easy. It's better to get a new line.
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Post by Paulaurora on Jul 9, 2014 19:13:48 GMT -6
Agree with marc
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Post by tigger on Jul 9, 2014 20:00:55 GMT -6
I have the GM part number (#25736714), I'll have to check around and see if I can find it cheaper somewhere. Bob RockAuto has it for $54.59, AC DELCO Part # 1531155. It's a closeout though(30 day warranty), regular inventory price is $134.79. |
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Post by Paulaurora on Jul 10, 2014 9:25:08 GMT -6
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Post by nelson480 on Jul 16, 2014 18:47:14 GMT -6
Salvage yard!
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Post by boldsmobile on Jul 20, 2014 15:38:58 GMT -6
It wouldn't be soldered, but yes it can be repaired and easily by someone with the right equipment.
Is it leaking where the port is attached to the line?
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Post by Marc on Jul 20, 2014 18:53:53 GMT -6
And another thing: I am not sure whether soldering would stand up to A/C system pressures, even on the low side.
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Post by tigger on Jul 20, 2014 21:51:04 GMT -6
And another thing: I am not sure whether soldering would stand up to A/C system pressures, even on the low side. Haha, yeah, I wouldn't trust it! You could TIG weld it though.  |
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Post by boldsmobile on Jul 22, 2014 5:03:03 GMT -6
It would not be soldered.
Yes it would hold up.
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