97 Galant ES A/C Question

I have a leaky air conditioning pipe in my 97 Galant ES. The pipe runs from
the firewall, along the passenger side of the engine compartment, toward
the front of the car, where it plugs into a cylinderical-shaped component
(dryer?). The pipe seems to have a pressure tap, and the cap has an "H" on
it. The leak occurs where the pressure tap joins to the pipe. I want to
find a replacement pipe on the internet, but I don't know the proper name
for this pipe. Does anyone have a sugestion? Is it necessary to replace the
pipe with a factory original, or can it be replaced with a high-pressure
hose or similar? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!

This part should be available from a local scrap yard. I had to replace
this same high pressure line recently on a 1996 Chrysler cause it had a pin
hole in it and was able to find one at a local U-Pull it place for $5. If
you take the one off your own vehicle first, you will know in advance
exactly what tools (sometime a special one is needed for the quick release
fittings if so equipped) you will need to bring to the junk yard. You will
also know what other parts will need to be removed first to gain access.
I'd also strongly recommend that you replace all o-rings to help assure
nothing leaks when you are done.

If you are not experienced and knowledgeable in servicing the A/C system,
then leave the evacuation (to test for leaks and remove all trapped
air/moisture) and recharging of the system (you will likely need to add PAG
oil as well to replace what was lost) to an expert as this can be quite
dangerous.

Good luck.

Bob

"DobieMan" <123 RemoveThis @ail.com> wrote in message
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>I have a leaky air conditioning pipe in my 97 Galant ES. The pipe runs from
> the firewall, along the passenger side of the engine compartment, toward
> the front of the car, where it plugs into a cylinderical-shaped component
> (dryer?). The pipe seems to have a pressure tap, and the cap has an "H" on
> it. The leak occurs where the pressure tap joins to the pipe. I want to
> find a replacement pipe on the internet, but I don't know the proper name
> for this pipe. Does anyone have a sugestion? Is it necessary to replace
> the
> pipe with a factory original, or can it be replaced with a high-pressure
> hose or similar? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!