Originally Posted by sleepyx637
okay, here's the diagnosis. went to the mechanics, he pumped my car full of freon, then found that a tube had a major leak. the freon was leaking outta the tube faster then he could even pump it in. So, result is he has to order the tube for me and replace it. Cost for tube and labor: $140. sound right?
Refrigerant...
,not freon...hehe
Do you mean line or tube, the only "tube" item in an a/c system is the orifice tube, but those are usually in GM and Ford vehicles, you should have something else that reduces restriction before entering the evaporator called a thermal expansion valve. Anyway, not to get into too much complications...if it is indeed a line, that's not bad for a quote to replace a line, hopefully it includes at least a 30 minute minimum vaccum, along with recharge. I still would replace the reciever-dryer in the process, unless the tech has good capping proceedures and is able to cap off the exposed line to the air, while replacing it.