Tahoes, Suburbans, and Dodge Grand Caravans are famous for rear A/C failure. That said, I really like this idea of being able to make this a temporary fix, if you'd like! Thanks Daninator for making this quality, concise, no BS video and to ACS for making a quality kit. If you folks look at their stuff online, it comes with lifetime warranties. And no, I DO NOT work for those dudes.
Hey Daninator, thank you for using our block off kit, making this video and letting people know! We appreciate that! If you're in need of any other ac fixing parts or supplies, you can find it on our site as well!
Nice video! I have a 1998 GMC Suburban that i replaced the rear lines on in 2007 at around $250 for both lines. They come in two sections so it is easier to install. Had to replace the rear evaporator and expansion valve. Glad to see they have that block off kit now.
Dude thank you!!!!! Mine leaked water Into the passenger floorboard and I was a dummy and thought it was a good idea to Drill a small hole into the floorboard for the water to drain out some and drilled right into the AC line
What about the lines going to the rear of the suburban, basically the lines you unhooked Under the windshield washer fluid tank . Do those lines stay unplugged exposed to the elements ? I thought the plugs were for a temporary fix incase sometime you wanted to get the rear A/c working . Thanks
Don’t you have to evacuate the system before opening the lines? I’m going to do something similar for my 2000 Safari but I was under the impression the Freon needs to be evacuated first, then block off, then change up again.
How can I tell if I have metric or english threads? They look very similar. I have a 95 chev 3/4 ton suburban with a 6.5 liter diesel. It seems the BK5055 kit fits only? the gas engine 96-99 suburban. Unfortunately I have a 95 with a diesel and trying to make the right decision for the right parts!
Any particular reason why you took it into a shop to recharge it instead of just filling it yourself with something like AC pro? You mentioned evacuate and recharge, was that the reason? Is there something that needs to be done to evacuate the system because it was opened or something like that which makes it unable to just charge it up with AC pro type approach. Just want to make sure I am not missing anything before trying this myself. Thanks.
cq farm yes, I took it in for the purpose of evacuation and recharge. Evacuation removes moisture and other contaminants. It can also reveal a leak if it won't hold vacuum. I don't have the means to pull vacuum, so off to a shop it went.
Tahoes, Suburbans, and Dodge Grand Caravans are famous for rear A/C failure. That said, I really like this idea of being able to make this a temporary fix, if you'd like! Thanks Daninator for making this quality, concise, no BS video and to ACS for making a quality kit. If you folks look at their stuff online, it comes with lifetime warranties. And no, I DO NOT work for those dudes.
Hey Daninator, thank you for using our block off kit, making this video and letting people know! We appreciate that! If you're in need of any other ac fixing parts or supplies, you can find it on our site as well!
My pleasure. Good product. Thanks for checking out the video!
Nice video! I have a 1998 GMC Suburban that i replaced the rear lines on in 2007 at around $250 for both lines. They come in two sections so it is easier to install. Had to replace the rear evaporator and expansion valve. Glad to see they have that block off kit now.
Where did you get them... Trying to fix my wife's 1995 suburban ac and can't find the rear lines...
@@johngabriele6532 Al Baumann Chevrolet-buick, Inc., Fremont, Ohio. You can google the rest.
*Absolutely perfect! Exactly what I needed rather than fixing all that rear crap I don't need anyway*
Apparently these vehicles are known for this problem. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to do this to my Tahoe.
Excellent DIY video sir. Clear, concise, and easy to follow.
Thanks for watching! Happy repairs
Dude thank you!!!!! Mine leaked water Into the passenger floorboard and I was a dummy and thought it was a good idea to Drill a small hole into the floorboard for the water to drain out some and drilled right into the AC line
How is this holding up? I’m about to do this hopefully tomorrow.
I did this and it worked except my small side blockoff only wanted to thread about 1/4 of the way. Had to kind of force it on.
How did you force it on all the way I tried but it won't screw all the way on thus it leaves the cap and nut loose on the small line .
thank you for making the video!
My pleasure!
What about the lines going to the rear of the suburban, basically the lines you unhooked Under the windshield washer fluid tank . Do those lines stay unplugged exposed to the elements ? I thought the plugs were for a temporary fix incase sometime you wanted to get the rear A/c working . Thanks
great video, tons of help! cheers
That damn block off kit is $65 lol
😮 overpriced
Do you know if this will work on the squarebody style trucks
great video...thanks.
Don’t you have to evacuate the system before opening the lines? I’m going to do something similar for my 2000 Safari but I was under the impression the Freon needs to be evacuated first, then block off, then change up again.
Correct. If your system has Freon in it, you’ll need to evacuate it. Mine leaked out because of the holes in the lines, so it was already empty.
How long does this install take im about to install my block off kit today
How can I tell if I have metric or english threads? They look very similar. I have a 95 chev 3/4 ton suburban with a 6.5 liter diesel. It seems the BK5055 kit fits only? the gas engine 96-99 suburban. Unfortunately I have a 95 with a diesel and trying to make the right decision for the right parts!
Any particular reason why you took it into a shop to recharge it instead of just filling it yourself with something like AC pro? You mentioned evacuate and recharge, was that the reason? Is there something that needs to be done to evacuate the system because it was opened or something like that which makes it unable to just charge it up with AC pro type approach. Just want to make sure I am not missing anything before trying this myself. Thanks.
cq farm yes, I took it in for the purpose of evacuation and recharge. Evacuation removes moisture and other contaminants. It can also reveal a leak if it won't hold vacuum. I don't have the means to pull vacuum, so off to a shop it went.
How much freon do i need i have a 98 tahoe ?with rear A/C blocked
Did you ever get the answer to this question?
I have a GMC van conversion. I was told that i had to evacuate the A/C line first before plugging it. I see that you did not do that or did you?
Russell O mine system was already empty because of a leak.
Must take forever to cool the truck on a hot day
It wasn't that bad actually. Didn't take too long.
That's what I'm worried about how long and if it would cool the whole truck... on my wife's 95 Burban... I can't seem to find rear lines for it...
The gm system he is working on takes pag oil 150 not 100 should not mix the 2 even just to lube o rings.
do they still work good after a wile?
It's been a year and my a/c still works. Holding up just fine.
+The Daninator thanks I think I'm gonna do that, simple but very helpful video
$ 29.99 and 1:25 hours.
That all it took you for install time was an hour and a half? I'm about to do mine today was curious how long it will take me!?!?!
Ha some jagg wanted to charge me $210 for this ....smh.....