AC Condenser

2004 FORD FOCUS
212,000 MILES
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JESSNZACH10
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my buddy cut the lines on my ac condenser and i believe my power steering and brake fluid cooler also when removing my radiator. do i need this for the car to be operational or will it just affect my ac?
May 27, 2013 at 4:13 PM
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SINBAD271
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No power steering equals harp to turn steering wheel. No brake fluid equal no stopping the vehicle. I seriously doubt your friend cut a brake fluid cooler . Are you sure it wasn't the trans cooler?
May 27, 2013 at 4:26 PM
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JESSNZACH10
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no its brake fluid and that i can hook back up but its the ac condenser i cant hook back up unless i replace the whole aluminum lines im guessing cuz they are clamped on both sides into aluminum lines
May 27, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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SINBAD271
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After you replace the lines you must evac and recharge the a/c system. You can still drive the vehicle with out a/c. Though it will be hard to steer without power steering.
May 27, 2013 at 5:01 PM
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