Auto Air Conditioning & Heater Repair: AC and heat, chevy conversion van, coolant lines

Question
Approximately how much work is involvedr cost in replacing the long ac and coolant lines front to rear assembly. On a. 2004 Chevy conversion van. The pipes were 250.00 dollars. Dealer only. Looks like the body pinched it from the factor ..slow AC leak?  Thanks

Answer
Hello,

 It takes about 2-4 hours to replace these lines and in most cases (with GM) you have to purchase and install special unions to join them as they may come in two pieces.  Typically you can expect 3 lbs to 4 lbs of refrigerant in them.  In my area it costs 500.00 to replace the lines in a Venture Van or Montana.  That includes parts.  If you can find someone to make a custom piece it can be quite a bit less expensive.

Wayne