1990 F150 5.0L

Anyone know how to remove the cold fluid line that runs between the evaporator and condensor. It has the funky saucer shaped connector near the evaportor and a threaded end on the condensor side. Looks like it may take a special tool.

Mine unfortunately has ruptured and leaked out my R12 (sorry EPA).

Thanks
-Ed

 

i believe there is a special tool for that. 10$ at autozone. my dakota had those same type fittings.

 

Yep - it's the same type connector that is used on the fuel lines. Even the cheap kits have several sizes, so you can find the one that matches. The connector uses a coil spring that looks a lot like the spring in a retractable ball point pen, only with the ends connected. The tool slides in to the opening and spreads the spring so you can pull the ends apart. Unless you are a mechanic, I doubt that you will ever wear out one of these tools, so just buy the cheaper (plastic) kit.

 

Excellent, thanks guys!

Now I need to find a replacement line. The one I have is ruptured and leaked all my R12. Lucky I know someone that has 50 lbs of R12.

Every line I find has two threaded couplings on it. I haven't found one with the funky connector yet. I'll keep calling around, someone certainly must have one.

thanks again.

-Ed