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Originally Posted by funola
What size and type is the special fitting you need to connect to? Couldn't you replace the metal suction line across the engine with a hose with fittings?
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I thought about that. I'd need to add a low-side fill port at some point in the system. I talked to the rebuilders and they said that the crimp from the crossover tube to the compressor is the most likely to fail due to the extra strain caused by the sharp angle and thicker hose that curves down to the compressor. They offer a new metal line & hose assembly for that area for a very reasonable price, and I'm at the point where I really just don't want any more work to do - so I am going to order that. I'm also going to be cutting the TXV side crimp and end off and having a new slip-over fitting brazed on over it. Fortunately a member of my family is experienced in brazing high pressure systems, so I'll bring him the assembly when I'm in town shortly.