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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 12:36 PM
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I attached 2 photos. It oozes oil out of these little holes. I've never seen this before. Its also a brand new hose. The whole system is new and converted to r134a. It didn't leak down when the vacuum was pulled on it. Its been running great for almost 2 months. I just noticed this today while under the hood.

Ive spent so much time and money on this and am so aggravated right now. What are these holes for anyways?
Can I just plug these holes?
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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I have no idea but I'll bet it's normal if the system is holding charge. Let's see what all the smart guys say!
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 11:08 PM
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that is weird. I have never seen holes like that in a crimped hose. Can you look at another set?


fluid seeping out of a high side hose does not seem normal to me. what colour is the fluid?


My used a/c compressor is starting to seep for the last 2 months and my system is working normal....by next years hot season it won't be.
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Old Oct 26, 2015 | 4:10 PM
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Are you sure its r134a that is leaking? it could be something from the hose end manufacturing process....
Take it to AC shop you trust and have them sniff it with a freon detector
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