In my quest for a properly functioning A/C I discovered that the
high-pressure hose that runs from the back of the compressor to the dryer in
the front wheelwell is leaking.  How did I find it?  I had to unbolt the
compressor to install the waterpump (trust me, I had to) and when I ever so
gently moved it to the left I heard the hiss of escaping R134A.  I put the
compressor back down and the leak stopped, but later I discovered that the
system is empty.  The leak is at the crimped area of the hose where the
steel tube inserts into the crimped fitting around the rubber hose
immediately behind the compressor.

Three questions:
1) Is it normal for  the fitting to leak when disturbed like that?
2)  If I need to replace it, what is the best way to do it.  Would I get the
fitting repaired or replace the line.
3)  What is a good source for parts?

Sincerely,

Chris Stann