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by pgaines
Sun Jul 03, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What is the purpose of the black metal tabs on the right side of the attached image?
Replies: 2
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Re: What is the purpose of the black metal tabs on the right side of the attached image?

After thinking about it, the design looks like it keeps dust, water, and other debris from getting down around the o-ring area, which the nyloc should do the same thing. I found a video of a guy using a socket slightly larger than the line fitting, to push the piece on. Since I've got them, I'll giv...
by pgaines
Sun Jul 03, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What is the purpose of the black metal tabs on the right side of the attached image?
Replies: 2
Views: 6257

What is the purpose of the black metal tabs on the right side of the attached image?

And, is there an easy way to install them? It seems the diameter of the holes in them are smaller than the tube they fit over, and I end up bending them multiple ways while getting them onto the lines.

Thanks