Replacing air con pipe - any advice?

attila_

Hello, I'm about to replace a couple of air con hoses going from the compressor to the condenser. I will be getting the refrigerant drained by my local specialist but I will do the job as it involves most of the front of the car to be removed.

I have bought new o rings to go with the new hoses but was wondering if anyone has any other ideas or experience? Namely:

Should I put loctite around the bolts?
Should I replace the bolts also?
I can't find torque settings anywhere - not sure what to do here,


The car is a passat b5.5

Thanks very much

Iceweasel

I would not replace the bolts - but I would use loctite.

No idea on torque settings - I just use experience/common sense - it's simple plumbing really.

You say a couple of hoses from compressor to condenser?

There should only be a single pipe for that.

attila_

Thanks for that - yes they are 8mm thread so pretty tight but not stupid I guess.

The other one goes to receiver dryer sorry!

Mankysteve

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8

attila_

Very useful thanks. Loving the air gun!