Questions You Should Know about car air conditioning hoses

@ tbirdtbird: Thank you for responding. Besides my last query to which you promptly responded, I have a few more questions.
The compressor is installed in its original position on a 1995 LT1 engine which I installed in a 1988 Jaguar XJS. I have about 1 1/2 inches of clearance between the AC lines on the compressor and the exhaust manifold. I may be able to bend the LOW side line a little more without kinking it.
Because no one in my area was willing to assist me in figuring out what is needed to complete my project, I have to get this figured out with the help of forum members.
Firstly, let me say that I am totally ignorant about AC systems and how they work. Having said that, I do all of my mechanical work myself and getting the AC hoses made up and installed should be no problem.
As I stated earlier, my system is a HYBRID one in that I am using Jaguar and GM components to put the system together.
I am using a GM compressor, condenser, dryer and hoses to patch into the Jaguar expansion valve and evaporator.
HERE IS WHAT I HAVE GLEANED FROM READING: Please correct me if I am wrong. I NEED A HOSE ROUTING SCHEMATIC because I do not know where the individual hoses and lines have to go so I need an AC 101 class.
Questions:
1.The LOW side from the compressor has to go to the Expansion valve ?
2.The HIGH side from the expansion valve goes to the top port of the condenser?
3.The HIGH side from the compressor goes to the lower port of the condenser?
Where does the DRYER go in between the above connections if 1,2 and 3 are correct?
Please pardon my ignorance, I just need the help

Signs of a Bad Air Conditioning Hose

An air conditioning (or A/C) hose is a specially constructed, high-pressure rubber hose with special aluminum fittings crimped onto each end. Its purpose is to transport refrigerant from the engine-mounted A/C compressor to the body-mounted components of your A/C system, where the refrigerant cools the air before it enters the interior.

Because your air conditioning hose is subjected to very high refrigerant pressures, it can eventually fail and cause problems for your A/C system.

Signs of a bad air conditioning hose

There are two basic ways to tell whether you have a bad air conditioning hose. Let’s review what they are:

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Your air conditioning is not blowing cool air through the dashboard vents: This is usually the first sign that you have a bad air conditioning hose. The hose may have come loose, been damaged, or be worn out. The resulting loss of refrigerant drastically reduces your A/C’s cooling power. Your mechanic can identify the exact cause of your bad air conditioning hose and fix it.

You see your air conditioning hose is damaged: If you're familiar enough under the hood of your car to be able to identify your air conditioning hose, then you may be able to see a physical problem that needs to be fixed. This can include any or all of the following issues:

Should you drive your car with a bad A/C hose?

While driving your car with a bad air conditioning hose is not strictly a safety issue, there are some other important considerations. One is that driving without A/C in hot weather is a draining, unpleasant experience that can affect your alertness behind the wheel.

Another is that a bad air conditioning hose can expose the inner workings of your A/C system to moisture and other contaminants. The best (and least expensive) course of action is to get your car to a mechanic ASAP, and get your bad hose fixed.

How do you fix a bad air conditioning hose?

Your mechanic will first want to test your A/C system for leaks, and thereby determine the source of the loss of refrigerant. If the mechanic finds that you have a bad air conditioning hose, he must go through a specific process that is mandated by federal law. This process keeps the refrigerant from escaping into the atmosphere, where it can damage the Earth’s ozone layer. These are the steps of the process, listed in order:

Can you replace a bad air conditioning hose yourself?

Unless you have an EPA-approved Section 608 License or a universal refrigerant handler’s license, absolutely not! It is illegal to vent refrigerant into the atmosphere, so you must be licensed to handle it. Without a doubt, this is a job for your mechanic, who has the tools and expertise to replace a bad air conditioning hose properly—and legally!

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