A/C Hose Rebuild or Replace? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Shern · #1 08-15-2022, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by imgolden

Thanks Shern for your help and the contact in Burbank. Your report makes me more confident that I could make these hoses myself if I decide to overhaul the entire system.
Did you see a huge difference with Parallel Flow? We are in the same climate, as you know, and my current stock system does ok with San Diego heat.

My experience comes with a very important caveat.
I am running an HC refrigerant: Duracool

So no. I didn’t experience a huge difference.
That said, going from R134a to duracool was dramatic.
Throwing in the PF condenser was like an Olympic swimmer shaving their arms.

imgolden · #2 08-15-2022, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shern

My experience comes with a very important caveat.
I am running an HC refrigerant: Duracool

So no. I didn’t experience a huge difference.
That said, going from R134a to duracool was dramatic.
Throwing in the PF condenser was like an Olympic swimmer shaving their arms.

Ah, that is an important caveat. I don't know what Duracool is, so I'll have to do some research on that. Thanks again, as always.

imgolden · #3 08-15-2022, 07:22 PM

Another update, in case anyone is interested. I found this interesting website:
https://coldhose.com/products/build-a-custom-ac-hose

They make custom hoses, or you can send in an old hose for repair, or, you can simply buy your fittings from them. Seems like a resource I may use.

Anyone used these folks?