Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Looking for some advice

[Peter Rychel (dino308gt4]

You will find plenty of compatible hose for inch-size fittings (so, 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8"), but not so much metric.

First off, get your hands on all of the used hoses you can find. Then you, or your mechanic, cut all of the hoses off the fittings and find out what the sizes are of the hose barbs. Once you know this, then you can figure out what hose you can get.

Fortunately, the (automotive) industry hasn't been using R12 in decades, so hose today will be compatible with all of the commercial/industrial refrigerant in use today (R134A, R22, R410A, etc), so getting the correct type of hose won't be the problem but the correct size will be key.

If you ever make your way out to Vancouver, Canada, I can set you up with my ex-colleague who now works for a hose supplier (who can supply and build your hoses): https://www.new-line.com/ (currently he's on vacation in Vietnam so I don't know when he's coming back).

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Peter

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Sent: November 15, 2024 4:56 AM
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Subject: [Ferrari] Looking for some advice

 

Hi guys,
In about 2 years I need to do the next full service for the 512tr. At that time I plan to update all the fuel lines to E15 proof (Scuderia Ramparte seems to be able to do this using the old lines and the reusing the existing ends) and update all the oil lines with modern hose from SR as well but I have a question on the AC lines.

In the USA is it pretty easy to get AC lines replaced with modern R134A compliant rubber and by using the same existing factory ends. ( rebuilding the rubber hose part essentially). I still have the original ( dated 1992) AC lines on the car and at some point I will run out of R12 and need to change the gas ( and the compressor). So thinking ahead and because this type of thing is not so easy to do in Sweden, is it pretty easy to get done in the USA and any idea who I would contact? I’m in the USA 3-4 times per year so the logistics isn’t difficult and I want to have a set of hoses good to go for when the time comes….. and I see used AC lines for the 512tr are pretty cheap so I can buy some used ones, rezinc plate the ends and have the rubber updated….. but is it easy to get done?
Thanks
Britt in Stockholm
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