any automechanics on the board?

[fishing n autograph]

Hey guys,

 

gotta question for you....i punctured a hole in my A/C hose...took my car to the mechanic for an estimate, he said the part from nissan is $218, but wants to charge me $360....

 

am i being ripped off?

[jeffw]

I work at partsource part time so let me know which line and the year make and model and I will get a price for you tommorrow night.

Cheers Jeff

[fishing n autograph]

'02 nissan sentra xe

[jeffw]

Is it the pressure or the return line that you need or both??

[sonny]

did you punch a hole in the rubber part of the hose or the aluminum??,,,if it is the rubber part of the hose it can prob be replaced with a new rubber peice for much cheaper,,,what you will have to do is take the hose off and bring it to a hydrolic line place and they should be able to make you up a new hose by replaceing the rubber part,,,i know i have done it here in hamilton,but not sure where you are from,

Edited April 21, 2008 by sonny

[Daplumma]

After replaceing the hose you will have to evacuate the system and weigh in a new refrigerent charge.That is prolly why the charge is so much.

Joe