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- Mission Viejo, California
- Vehicle Year
- 1997
- Make / Model
- Mazda B4000SE
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L V6
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 2WD
- Tire Size
- 15"
- My credo
- If it ain't broke, break it so you have to fix it.
It's getting hot in Southern California!! And I was told by a couple mechanics that no one makes all the AC hoses for older 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". Where the driver-side hose connects to the compressor, the metal hose flange is discolored "blue/green" (see picture)
My "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 Ford 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? All the hoses I see online, like at Parts Geek, don't remotely look like my hose on the driver-side!
I'd like to do the hose replacements myself, is this something a moderately competent motor wrencher can do?
Lastly - 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? Is the original Coolant R-134a or R-22?? Also anyone have an opinion on using coolant with a built-in "Leak Sealer"??
Thanks for the help / advice.
My "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 Ford 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? All the hoses I see online, like at Parts Geek, don't remotely look like my hose on the driver-side!
I'd like to do the hose replacements myself, is this something a moderately competent motor wrencher can do?
Lastly - 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? Is the original Coolant R-134a or R-22?? Also anyone have an opinion on using coolant with a built-in "Leak Sealer"??
Thanks for the help / advice.
