Hi Dave, When this happens, and it often does, we have found the safest method is to use a propane torch to melt the orifice tube. You will need to remove the heater hoses to keep them from burning but that's a lot easier than replacing the evaporator. Good luck! Rob Grady -----Original Message----- From: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Dave Sontos Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2005 6:25 PM To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [DML] R12 to R134 Expansion Tube We are in the process of changing over Mike Lucky's car to R134, however we are unable to get the old R12 expansion tube out of the evaporator. The end has now broken off. Any suggestions? Dave Sontos Vin 02573 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.0/27 - Release Date: 6/23/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.8.0/27 - Release Date: 6/23/2005 To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/