I’ve not seen that type of crimp, and I would also assume semi and cars are the same. We have a couple of consultants here who have experience with semi’s. Maybe one will notice this. Look at the AC hoses on your car to see what beadlock ie bubble crimp looks like On the left is an oem crimp from t...

tbirdtbird wrote: ↑Tue Jun 18, 2024 2:18 pm What country are you in?

I’m in the US. Not sure if it makes a difference that the vehicle is a semi truck and not a car. I would assume most of the components are similar.

Thanks for the pix. Those crimps are not proper for AC work.. AC automotive requires so called bubble crimps. Nothing else will do….period. Find another shop and ask to see their crimping dies. We are not allowed links to other sites but if you google automotive AC hoses and study the crimps you wi...

2003 9400i international. The compressor to condenser hose has been remade by two different shops and it keeps leaking. One of the times the hose was taken back and one end was re-crimped which caused the other crimped end to leak. My theory is the condenser could be restricted causing the compresso...

1989 c1500 5.7 standard cab converted to r134a. Replaced accumulator, a/c high pressure switch on the r4 compressor, orifice tube, o rings, and valves. Truck lost all its refrigerant prior due to a leak. Added 2.5 oz pag 150 to accumulator, charged to 32oz. ambient 86F, vent was cooling at 55F, low ...