The have cracked due to coming in contact with the rear of a lorry
they also have special ends on and i have just found the one into the condencer is broke and that cant be replaced without a new condencer which is about £1500
Crumbs! I'd live without aircon - it's not working on my Volvo and it's no problem.
From what you have mentioned I would be tempted to presure check all the other components prior to carrying out a lot of work fitting it.
Have you worked with vehicle aircon before then?
With respect the project could be a nightmare.
Hose/pipe presures on cars could reach 10 Bar, commercial systems are even higher.Sounds like one too many noughts on your condenser price what vehicle do you have (I may be able to assist)