cobrajocky
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- Orange County, CA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 Mazda B-4000 Xtr Cab
It's getting hot in Southern California!! And I was told by a couple mechanics that no one makes all the AC hoses for old Mazda B series/Ford Ranger PuPs as I have. The AC hoses are all deteriorating (I only have 98k miles!) and the Coolant has leaked over the last few years to the point all I get is "cool air".
My "Ranger" is a 1997 Mazda B4000SE ExtraCab (fold down "jump seats"), 4.0L V6, Auto Trans, 2WD, Long Bed. Except for the fenders and grill, it's an equivalent Ranger.
So, where do I find pre-made to fit exact AC Hoses (all of them)? Do I order Ranger Hoses or for some odd reason were the Madza trucks different?
I's like to do the hose replacements myself, is this something a moderately competent motor wrencher can do?
Last - Temporarily,. what AC refrigerant is compatible with what was used in these 97's so I can do a short temp refill until I find the hose kits?
Thanks for the help / advice.
My "Ranger" is a 1997 Mazda B4000SE ExtraCab (fold down "jump seats"), 4.0L V6, Auto Trans, 2WD, Long Bed. Except for the fenders and grill, it's an equivalent Ranger.
So, where do I find pre-made to fit exact AC Hoses (all of them)? Do I order Ranger Hoses or for some odd reason were the Madza trucks different?
I's like to do the hose replacements myself, is this something a moderately competent motor wrencher can do?
Last - Temporarily,. what AC refrigerant is compatible with what was used in these 97's so I can do a short temp refill until I find the hose kits?
Thanks for the help / advice.