Upgrading A/C hoses to barrier hose for R134a?

[GrimJack]

Just got my A/C system serviced, seems I'm leaking through the OE flexible hoses. No big surprise considering the system was upgraded to R134a before I bought it, however, the hoses are still original gear designed for R12.

Wondering if anyone knows a place that sells barrier hose kits for the Supra?

Failing that, anybody know places that can make them to order for us?

Got a quote from a local shop here, they can get them custom made, however, the cost seems rather high, they wanted ~$1000 for the job.

 

[adampecush]

have a look through the aeroquip catalog...I know they have a pretty good selection of AC hoses and fittings, though you'd still need to adapt them to fit our wacky hose ends...

as for pre-made, I can't help you there.

 

[tissimo]

My local hydrolic shop does a/c lines as well, maybe yours too? Take your current lines to one and see if they can replace the rubber peices. Im sure they use R134 rated hose.

 

[GrimJack]

My current lines are attached to my car. I could pick up a set from someone parting a car, I suspect.

 

[IJ.]

Had a pair made here for $180 AUD Dave.

 

[GrimJack]

Had a pair made here for $180 AUD Dave.

Thanks Ian. I suspected these guys were just trying to get their share of my wallet away from the wife, but I didn't have any proof.

 

[IJ.]

A bud was charged $800 here so it's seems "normal" practice Dave!

 

[Poodles]

The new lines I have here are "supposedly" R134 ready... Ready-Aire part numbers 35922 & 35949

 

[GrimJack]

Where did you find those? Google doesn't seem to be returning a whole crapload of information about 'em.

 

[Doward]

Ready Aire? Sounds like an Advance Auto Parts brand...

 

[WhtMa71]

Looks like Summit Racing carries them. "Proliance Ready Aire..." Not sure if they carry our specific hoses

 

[GrimJack]

I've already searched through the summit racing site, couldn't find any hoses to fit the Supra.

Advance Auto seems to carry Factory Air instead, and their website stinks.

 

[shaeff]

Dave, if you need some for templates, let me know- I'm fairly certain that I have two sets of them. Pay shipping and they're yours- I'll never use them, that's for sure! LOL.

 

[Satan]

ACKITS.com is where I've gotten alot of A/C pieces from and they seem to have all kinds of universal kits with barrier hose.

Just had a hose place repair an A/C line for a friend and it only cost $42 US after taxes. The new hose is as good or better than the OEM one.

 

[Poodles]

Autozone is where I got them.

Also, I don't think either are actually Ready-Aire, one is a 4seasons for sure...

 

[grimreaper]

^ used auto zone for my soft suction side as well and no issues...
cost under $60 IIRC. If you want to go this route i can pick some up locally and ship them, just pay for the shipping and parts...

They were identical to the stock fit and connection...

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/catalog/parts/partsShelf.jsp?displayName=A/C+Hose+Assembly&currentPage=1&categoryDisplayName=Climate+Control&navValue=15200466&itemId=prod60561&parentId=cat30062

Now if you want custom id give this guy a call... http://polarbearinc.com/

he also has stock replacement lines and many other parts..

 

[kotu100]

so all thats needed to convert to r134 is those 2 hoses?

 

[Doward]

.... and the r154 retrofit kit

 

[kotu100]

.... and the r154 retrofit kit

which is? i've been searching but couldnt find anything.

 

[Doward]

Walk into any auto parts store - they will have it