Oil Leaking AC hose

[Vegas Sporty]

I have developed a small seepage of oil on the AC hose coming off the back of the compressor. (part # YF3660). I know the AC system has oil for the pump however my question is if I remove this hose off the back of the compressor will the system oil run out of the back of the pump if the pump is not removed from mounting bracket? Is there a reservoir inside on the back of pump that will prevent all the oil running out as long as compressor isn't tilted back. I know once I install the new hose I'll need to vac the system out and recharge. Any one have prior experience with this?

 

[user 78012]

If you’re not familiar with ac systems, I highly suggest you take it to someone who is. I’ve seen TOO many ac systems with “repairs” performed by inexperienced owners that end up with more issues. I don’t mean to sound rude… but it’ll honestly save you time and money in the long run.

Yes you’ll loose some oil. Does it matter? No. But that’s only part of the big picture.

 

[Vegas Sporty]

As of now the system is working fine so i'm not seeing any major problems. Just wanted to replace this hose before summer comes. If the compressor oil won't run out the back after removing the compressor manifold connector I'm not seeing a major issue according to my mechanical skill. Thanks

 

[Todd Z]

Need to evacuate the refrigerant and refill properly... you may loose a little oil but big deal, You can just add new.

 

[Vegas Sporty]

Finished AC high side hose leak project. What a bear.... Once I got the hose I delivered and I was looking at it on the ground the panic began to set in. This is not going to be an easy task getting this curved, bent hose down around the engine across and over to the other side to accumulator area. If anyone is going to do this I'd suggest take your time and don't expect to stay calm if you're in hurry. I spend I'd estimate 4 days with the r/r hose replacement a few hours a day. Also removing the compressor, and PS reservoir. I decided to replace the accumulator and the oriface tube. And all the o-rings I could find. Unfortunately the OEM ford hose didn't come with manifold o-rings for the back of compressor so had to order separately. That was interesting because found them on amazon and thought I was ordering 6 I only got one. So ordered another one off eBay. Bought gauges and pump off Amazon so after some Youtube education everything was ready. Vacuumed down to 30psi and left overnight. Everything held steady and next morning I vacuumed system for another 3 hours. Put in new R-134 and it's cold as the day I bought the truck. My only advice it to take your time and it wasn't to complicated. Sorry no pictures but plenty of videos on Youtube that helped me. Oh as a side point I did remover the accumulator and drilled out the bottom and drained out the oil and replaced the approximate volume back. Looking forward to 100F plus days soon to be here in Vegas.

 

[ArtCall]

Thanks for sharing, your insight into Amazon is helpful too. On my list also.
Thanks

 

[Dmiranda1269]

Finished AC high side hose leak project. What a bear.... Once I got the hose I delivered and I was looking at it on the ground the panic began to set in. This is not going to be an easy task getting this curved, bent hose down around the engine across and over to the other side to accumulator area. If anyone is going to do this I'd suggest take your time and don't expect to stay calm if you're in hurry. I spend I'd estimate 4 days with the r/r hose replacement a few hours a day. Also removing the compressor, and PS reservoir. I decided to replace the accumulator and the oriface tube. And all the o-rings I could find. Unfortunately the OEM ford hose didn't come with manifold o-rings for the back of compressor so had to order separately. That was interesting because found them on amazon and thought I was ordering 6 I only got one. So ordered another one off eBay. Bought gauges and pump off Amazon so after some Youtube education everything was ready. Vacuumed down to 30psi and left overnight. Everything held steady and next morning I vacuumed system for another 3 hours. Put in new R-134 and it's cold as the day I bought the truck. My only advice it to take your time and it wasn't to complicated. Sorry no pictures but plenty of videos on Youtube that helped me. Oh as a side point I did remover the accumulator and drilled out the bottom and drained out the oil and replaced the approximate volume back. Looking forward to 100F plus days soon to be here in Vegas.

Should have rented the gauges and pump from autozone. Getting ready to do my condenser

 

[Vegas Sporty]

Yes they are available at several places out here but would rather have equipment on hand for future if I get the itch at 3 am in the morning to begin another project. My Sport Trac is a 2001 so I like having tools on hand. Only cost me around a hundred on Amazon. My truck isn't a daily driver so I took my time and learned as I went project. Thanks.

 

[Vegas Sporty]

Just a follow up on this project. It's in the 100's almost everyday. Truck is running fine. The A/C repair job was a complete success. Truck sits in traffic at idle running and A/C cooling fine. I have temp probe in my upper vent and it's a steady 45 degrees. I'd like to mention though that during the recharge I had 3 cans available. From several Youtube recharge videos I found a guy who made the comment to not to over fill your system if it's cooling. So as I vac down the system and let the vacuum pull the first can in and then emptied the second can in I was at 45 degrees on my thermometer. I stopped at 2 cans. I know it calls for more but that is where I stopped. The guy on Youtube said if you overfill the freon has no room to expand thus limiting cooling effect of your charge. Well took the advice and so far so good. I kept the 3rd can just in case but don't think I need it. Thought I'd pass this on. If you have to replace the octopus hose which runs all over and under the front of the engine with patience it can be done by a week end warrior. Well maybe two week ends.....

 

[Dmiranda1269]

Just a follow up on this project. It's in the 100's almost everyday. Truck is running fine. The A/C repair job was a complete success. Truck sits in traffic at idle running and A/C cooling fine. I have temp probe in my upper vent and it's a steady 45 degrees. I'd like to mention though that during the recharge I had 3 cans available. From several Youtube recharge videos I found a guy who made the comment to not to over fill your system if it's cooling. So as I vac down the system and let the vacuum pull the first can in and then emptied the second can in I was at 45 degrees on my thermometer. I stopped at 2 cans. I know it calls for more but that is where I stopped. The guy on Youtube said if you overfill the freon has no room to expand thus limiting cooling effect of your charge. Well took the advice and so far so good. I kept the 3rd can just in case but don't think I need it. Thought I'd pass this on. If you have to replace the octopus hose which runs all over and under the front of the engine with patience it can be done by a week end warrior. Well maybe two week ends.....

I couldn't do the heat anymore. Lived in Florida 14 years, it's ridiculous. Now I'm still wearing a sweatshirt to work. It shouldn't be that hot in may