Hi�2 years ago I replaced the ac system in my Vanagon.� I had new hoses made in Houston for R 134.� I took the old hoses they matched the lenghts and cut the fittings out and welded them in to the new hoses. And all for a very reasonable price. System is tight and have not had to add freon since. 
Cheers
Jaime
 

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 From: Dick Wong <sailingfc@DSLEXTREME.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 1:53 AM
Subject: A/C hose
  

Hi All,

Need some help with an A/C hose.

The high pressure hose from my A/C compressor to the front of the van has
been burned from the engine fire.� All my R134 is gone.� I only found this
out since I've got the engine running and could not get the compressor to
cycle on.� I checked the high pressure switch in the D pillar and it showed
no continuity.� When I bypassed the switch, the clutch engaged.� I could
hear this swish/gurgle noise and traced it to the burnt section of hose.

So where can I get a replacement hose?� I don't know if this hose has been
customized, since this is an Eurovan/Audi 5000 (I5) engine swap.� The hose
looks newish compared to the return line from the front condenser.� What are
my options here?� If I have to make a new hose or repair the one I have,
anybody know of a shop on the peninsula in the SF Bay Area?

Thanks.

-Dick Wong-
78 Scirocco
Original Owner
87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy)
Third Owner
12 Golf TDI
Original Co-Owner