AC Pipes! Oh dear...

strand1988 · 17th June 2020, 16:02

Hi all,

As part of my latest project I am changing the A/C condenser, just been out to check the pipes and discovered the pipe from the condenser to the compressor looks quite badly worn.

My questions are...
How think are these pipes?
Would you recommend replacing it?
Can you recommend a good protective tape to prevent this happening again or getting worse!

Pics links below... very interested to hear your thoughts.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSh...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RT8...ew?usp=sharing

Arctic · 17th June 2020, 17:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by strand1988

Hi all,

As part of my latest project I am changing the A/C condenser, just been out to check the pipes and discovered the pipe from the condenser to the compressor looks quite badly worn.

My questions are...
How think are these pipes?
Would you recommend replacing it?
Can you recommend a good protective tape to prevent this happening again or getting worse!

Pics links below... very interested to hear your thoughts.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qSh...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RT8...ew?usp=sharing

Hi Rob.
I have yet to see a diesel car without the A/C alloy pipe not being rubbed in that area, solution is to tie it back from rubbing anymore.it looks like it is ok, and will not get any worse if you tie it back.

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strand1988 · 17th June 2020, 17:50

Hey Arctic,

Many thanks, I shall get the pipe tied back.

I was a little more concerned about the second rub on the pipe, it's a good 3mm deep on the side.

I've added a zoomed pic below, would really appreciate your advice.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4y...ew?usp=sharing

Arctic · 17th June 2020, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by strand1988

Hey Arctic,

Many thanks, I shall get the pipe tied back.

I was a little more concerned about the second rub on the pipe, it's a good 3mm deep on the side.

I've added a zoomed pic below, would really appreciate your advice.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4y...ew?usp=sharing

Yes i see what you are saying but again that is what i mostly have seen, you could try this below, rather than removing the pipe and fitting an undamaged one.

Rust-Oleum® LeakSeal® Self Fusing Silicone Tape.

17th June 2020, 16:02	#1
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17th June 2020, 17:50	#3
strand1988 Avid contributor Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 133 Thanks: 38 Thanked 76 Times in 13 Posts	Hey Arctic, Many thanks, I shall get the pipe tied back. I was a little more concerned about the second rub on the pipe, it's a good 3mm deep on the side. I've added a zoomed pic below, would really appreciate your advice. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e4y...ew?usp=sharing