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  1. mike996

    mike996 F1 Veteran

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    #1 mike996, Apr 26, 2022
    My OEM hoses started leaking refrigerant about a year ago and I plan to replace them. As part of the project I installed a Sanden-type compressor in place of the OEM York.

    SO I have two questions: What brand/length of barrier hose have folks successfully used and what fittings are the appropriate ones for the hose/Sanden? I have ordered fittings previously for various projects and, frankly, I seem to order incorrectly about as often as I get it right so I'm hoping someone can tell me how many feet of whatever kind of hose and what specific fittings to buy!
     
  2. ferrariowner

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    #2 ferrariowner, Apr 26, 2022
    Mike,
    I like the Vintage Air hose and fittings. Easier to install and smaller ext diameter. Fittings don't require an expensive tool and are reusable. Pulling the new hoses is a real joy:)
     
  3. mike996

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    #3 mike996, Apr 26, 2022
    "Fittings don't require an expensive tool and are reusable."

    I looked at the vintage air website but it appears to me that all the fittings are beadlock which seem to require a crimping tool. Am I missing something?
     
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    #4 ferrariowner, Apr 26, 2022
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    #5 mike996, Apr 26, 2022
    AHA! Thanks! :)
     
  6. surfdwn

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    #6 surfdwn, Apr 27, 2022
    How did the Sanden compressor retrofit go? The York mounting is a nightmare to deal with.
     
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    #7 mike996, Apr 27, 2022
    Sanden and belt went on with no problem at all with the supplied mounting plate, The compressor is not connected to the refrigerant lines until I get the new lines/fitting but the clutch spins nicely! :)
     
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    #8 kiwiokie, Apr 27, 2022
    Do you know the reference number for the belt that you used? Still need to buy one for my car.


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  9. mike996

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    #9 mike996, Apr 28, 2022
    According to my rather sketchy records, it's a Gates 11M875.
     

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