Dorman 800-994 Aluminum Line Block Off For 5/16 Line
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End 1 (in) of the Fitting Size: 5/16"
The discharge line is 10 mm in diameter; I'm not sure about the suction line, but I believe it is 16 mm (5/8) in diameter.
Measure the OD (outside diameter) of the lines with a micrometer. It's possible that the two OD lines (in and out) aren't the same.
Selected User Reviews For Dorman 800-994 Aluminum Line Block Off For 5/16 Line
My 12' E350 van's rear AC was blocked off with these. I found the split in the line and cut the lines with a lo profile pipe cutter within 12" of the T, then sanded them smooth. Before cutting the lines, I had a local shop evacuate the A/C system and perform a vacuum test before repressurizing it. Since then, the air conditioner has been blasting icy cold! This blocker has made me very happy. Thread locker was used on the threads, and PAG 46 refrigerant oil was used to lubricate the o-ring. To ensure a perfect fit, use rings. Torque wrenches were also used to ensure that the bolts were not overtightened. Getting the proper diameter fitting was the most difficult part. I suggest cutting the lines as close as possible to the T joint. According to what I've read, if you cut at the vehicle's base, the compressor oil will pool there and eventually burn out the compressor.
Convenience items that are "essential. " As vehicles get older, the cost of "non-essential" repairs rises. Our willingness to "invest" in our old clunker often outweighs our need for "essential" convenience items. Dorman's problem solvers make repairing air conditioning systems in vans and SUVs a lot less expensive. You have the option of removing the rear air conditioning system or repairing it with a Dorman line splice. Thanks to Amazon for making these available at such a low price!.
These things are fantastic, and they are a fantastic solution to my problem.
It was a perfect match. I completed the task at hand.
Unfortunately, the brass fitting cracked while I was attempting to connect it to the refrigerant line, leaving me unable to complete the job with the remaining parts. Maybe it was just a bad brass item I got.
It's simple to use (but you'll need a torque wrench). I finally got rid of my leaking rear air conditioning, and now I'm at least getting some cold air up front!.
It was simple to put in place. It's been a week now, and so far it's been fine.