DuPont's trademark name for R12 is "Freon." Since 1994, automakers use R134a in new vehicles and that's not the same as Freon. Plus, you can't walk into any auto parts store and pick up Freon off the shelf, just R134a. Just wanted to clear up the confusion between the two. Great video! (ASE and EPA certified)
Great video!!! This is the only one of it's kind for the early 2k Chevy (probably 3.4L engines). I have a 2002 Monte Carlo that I need to replace the compressor after 15 years. Gauges show low pressure on the high side. The compressor very slowly raises the high pressure side, but it takes about 10 minutes of idle to get to only 80PSI (still low). Clutch works - just weak pressure. Anyway, I see you removed all the lines - the ones for the orifice tube looks to be a pain due to being under the vacuum brake booster - but that was a great idea to take it off at the evaporator since that is easier to get to and pull it out from there. No doubt will be removing the splash guard to pull the compressor out. Going to be a project to get this all done, but your video helped a great deal! Thanks for spending the time to make it!!!
What was the method you liked better? Im in the process of replacing the orifice tube on my 04 buick century. Not looking forward to removing power brake booster.
I found your video very informative. Can you show or explain to me how to remove high pressure line from evaporator with out removing power brake booster. Any help will be appreciated. I am wanting to replace orifice tube and hoping that I dont have to remove brake lines and booster.
Mind coming to my house and showing me how to do this in person? I don't want another summer without AC....haha and I know my car isn't worth half of what they want to replace it with labor!
Good Video dude I have a 2000 Buick.....I need a video to help me with overheating. ..I bought thermostat,radiator, heater core,and water pump but still heating up...
I know on my car, there was an o-ring that went around a metal pipe that went into the engine that went bad and was causing me problems. It's been a while since I've repaired it however I think it went into the engine on the firewall side.
Did you properly bleed out all the air in the cooling system? There are bleeder screws on the top and "do not over tighten" them because it doesn't take much more than snugging them up!
Removed the battery and base, few bolts and then slid pump in. Much easier if anyone is wondering of a different way
Thanks bro. Mines starting to whine figured I’d start looking to replace. Can’t go without AC down here in Georgia 🥲
U can lift the plastic up underneath the compressor and slide it out the front of the passenger tire
DuPont's trademark name for R12 is "Freon." Since 1994, automakers use R134a in new vehicles and that's not the same as Freon. Plus, you can't walk into any auto parts store and pick up Freon off the shelf, just R134a. Just wanted to clear up the confusion between the two. Great video! (ASE and EPA certified)
I like the way he showed how to remove the AC compressor
Great video!!! This is the only one of it's kind for the early 2k Chevy (probably 3.4L engines). I have a 2002 Monte Carlo that I need to replace the compressor after 15 years. Gauges show low pressure on the high side. The compressor very slowly raises the high pressure side, but it takes about 10 minutes of idle to get to only 80PSI (still low). Clutch works - just weak pressure. Anyway, I see you removed all the lines - the ones for the orifice tube looks to be a pain due to being under the vacuum brake booster - but that was a great idea to take it off at the evaporator since that is easier to get to and pull it out from there. No doubt will be removing the splash guard to pull the compressor out. Going to be a project to get this all done, but your video helped a great deal! Thanks for spending the time to make it!!!
Mark Hofmann You're welcome. And good luck.
Nice suggestion to get to the orifice tube.
Thank you buddy...I got the same car ...so you didn't have to remove the brake booster to remove the ac lines ...I like your method better 100%
What was the method you liked better? Im in the process of replacing the orifice tube on my 04 buick century. Not looking forward to removing power brake booster.
Thank you!! Very detailed! This was helpful!
I found your video very informative. Can you show or explain to me how to remove high pressure line from evaporator with out removing power brake booster. Any help will be appreciated. I am wanting to replace orifice tube and hoping that I dont have to remove brake lines and booster.
Mind coming to my house and showing me how to do this in person? I don't want another summer without AC....haha and I know my car isn't worth half of what they want to replace it with labor!
There is nothing I'd rather do. LOL!
Great beer is on me!
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why did you not show removing the liquid line cond where orfus tube goes??>>
Good Video dude I have a 2000 Buick.....I need a video to help me with overheating. ..I bought thermostat,radiator, heater core,and water pump but still heating up...
Did you check your fans and fan relays?
Or for any radiator leaks under pressure?
I know on my car, there was an o-ring that went around a metal pipe that went into the engine that went bad and was causing me problems. It's been a while since I've repaired it however I think it went into the engine on the firewall side.
+airpedro I will definitely look for tht...thanks brethren
Did you properly bleed out all the air in the cooling system? There are bleeder screws on the top and "do not over tighten" them because it doesn't take much more than snugging them up!
Same exact car, thanks.
Do you know if the two holes on top of the compressed each have their own o ring. I found one on the ground. thanks
Yes thay do
What about the bottom bolt ? You did not show how you took it off nor how you put it back on and tool did you use for the job
So how much does something like this cost to do? Labor only.
Labor is $500+ tax in southern mn
You did saw how to take it off so