The local squirrels did a chew job on my low side a/c hose assembly last winter.seems they liked the extra warmth provided by the block heater. the old one seem to come out fairly easily but im having no luck getting the new one in.anyone been down this road before?is there a trick to it?

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michael cole 1980 300SD gone now but not forgotten,87tdt,90 300te 4matic 95 e320 wagon

what kind of trouble are you having? too stiff? threads not lining up? too long? give a descritpion.
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Does it go to a compressor manifold and have a little screen/tank-muffler in the low line? Very hard to align the bracket on the little tank while getting the hose openings in place.
I undid the compressor mounting bolts so I could manouvre it back and attach the lines. Then it was a pain to line up the pump, but it was easier than fighting the hose. I didn't attach the other end of the hoses until I had the compressor in place again.

due to the numerous curves and bends in the assembly and its inflexibility i cant seem to install it thru the top or from under neath the car.the oil cooler lines are definately in the way.but do i need to remove them.the sway bar is also in the wayi know there has got to be a trick to it.please help my wife is sick of hearing me curse in German

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michael cole 1980 300SD gone now but not forgotten,87tdt,90 300te 4matic 95 e320 wagon