Q: AC manifold assembly hoses

asked by on July 01, 2017

I had the ac suction line cut by small "tail" coming off the serpentine belt. I have the part and want to replace it myself. Do i have to weld that on?

My car has 125000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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