That red dribble - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

whunter · #1 08-12-2011, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by -=DeanstuD=-

I used patbob's write-up in his blog to repair my cooler line. Unbelievable how mine literally looked exactly the same as his. I mean really identical. Anyway, I did a sear looking for a replacement line, figuring the hose was a good quick fix. This being my wife's work car, I think I would rather re do a metal line.

Anyway, seeing whunter idea, I thought it sounded like a good plan since Fastlane is not listing a replacement line. I bought a 3/8th inch Compression fitting. It is to small, no way it is going on there. What is the size I need?

You must use metric compression fittings due to tube size.

-=DeanstuD=- · #2 08-12-2011, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by whunter

You must use metric compression fittings due to tube size.

Ofcourse. But like I said what size? Granted, I went to autozone, and the MANAGER didn't even know what the heck I was talking about. I had to find them myself and show him.

They didn't have some amazing array of choices, and the boxes are labeled in metric and imperial? (dunno what you call inch) Anyway labeled this way3/8th inch SLASH 9,52 mm.

There was nothing bigger. I figured I would goto ACE and they will have a bigger selection, but it would help to know what I need. Since it is easy, I hoped someone who had done it would know.

shadetreemechan · #3 08-12-2011, 07:25 AM

I had the exact same leak. It looked like a good candidate for brazing and since I can't braze I removed the line and took it to the local welding shop. They fixed in 10 minutes and charged me $10 bucks.