Will JB Weld fix this?
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Will JB Weld fix this?
I broke an A/C line a while back when moving the A/C condenser forward enough to get my IC behind it for stealth. It broke the little tiny *** fitting that goes into the accumulator. Well, i got a new end and had it welded on. Fixed it.. I thought. Damn thing still leaks a spec right at the connection. I serviced the A/C properly with a vac pump and manifold when I changed that line. The system is still has freon, but it's low. I added about 4 oz to it a while back and after 3 months it's leaked those 4 oz back out. Had to use the A/C this weekend and it reminded me this needs fixing. A/C has to be right.
Think some JB will fix this? I can scratch it up good, clean it with mineral spirits, etc. But think the JB will actually seal it up? It leaks just enough to make it oily and dirt sticks around the oily area as pictured. JB's never failed me before, but this line gets hot, sees vibration, ~240PSIG, etc.
Also I'm thinking the original JB weld but I'll have to do something so it won't drip off. Need a form to hold it till it sets.
Think some JB will fix this? I can scratch it up good, clean it with mineral spirits, etc. But think the JB will actually seal it up? It leaks just enough to make it oily and dirt sticks around the oily area as pictured. JB's never failed me before, but this line gets hot, sees vibration, ~240PSIG, etc.
Also I'm thinking the original JB weld but I'll have to do something so it won't drip off. Need a form to hold it till it sets.
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Re: Will JB Weld fix this?
try a new o-ring first. make sure its one of the green high temp ones. i used to do custom a/c installs on airplanes, we had to deal with ---- like that on a regular basis. if the o-ring doesnt do it, then just have it rewelded