Does anyone have a source or perhaps a spare used a/c line that goes from the compressor to the front condensor? I've been looking all over and can't find much. I think I found 1 on ebay....A/C Refrigerant Suction Hose-Suction Line UAC fits 97-99 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L-L4
95% sure it's the right one...mine has 2 cracks in it hence no a/c. I tried JB weld as a temporary fix but it was no good. Is this something a hydraulic shop could build for me for less than 60$. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks

 

Audi B5 A4 Quattro 1.8T Climate Control Air Conditioning Hoses - ECS Tuning
Audi Volkswagen A/C Hose - Metrix 8D0260701H | FCP Euro
Check your VIN to make sure you get the right hose. On FCPEuro it's under "Review Specifics" towards the bottom of the page. If your AC system has been open to the atmosphere you need to replace the drier before you recharge the system.

 

I picked up the dryer and o ring kit already. I'll try and reference the manual to check the hose.

 

so that was the wrong line...previous link was compressor to drier.

I'm looking for Audi part# 8D0 260 701 H

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Audi-vw-97-01-A-C-Hose-Compressor-to-Condenser-ac-line-pipe-/350536950693?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item519da163a5&vxp=mtr
damn....$175.00...anyone have a less expensive option???

 

Googling "8D0 260 701 H" instead of the name brought up some options for $140-ish. That's the best I could find.

 

Grab one from a junkyard.