Replacing the Air Con Compressor - 2008 Smart Fortwo 451 84bhp Turbo Passion

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  • Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
  • In previous videos I replaced the air con condenser and regassed the system with R134A refrigerant. The air conditioning was briefly functional before the compressor failed rather spectacularly. In this video I fit a replacement used but genuine compressor, along with both poly-v belts.
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Комментарии • 35

  • @panagiotisharos9625
    @panagiotisharos9625 Месяц назад +1

    Congratulations, regards from Athens Greece..😊

  • @juliangroves4446
    @juliangroves4446 Год назад +1

    Excellent, refreshing to see the true obstacles.

  • @blueberryadept6519
    @blueberryadept6519 Год назад +1

    Loving mechanic work in socks and flippies!

  • @svenhansen9618
    @svenhansen9618 Год назад

    Love the video, thank you for showing us one way to lower the engine enough to replace the compressor. If I need to replace mine I will be doing it the same way.

  • @bertlzansinger
    @bertlzansinger Год назад

    Well, what to say. These videos / tutorials of yours are always greatly inspiring and instructive. Cheers mate!

  • @franciscorodriguez7937
    @franciscorodriguez7937 10 месяцев назад

    Excelent video. I need replacing my compressor. I am from Mexico.
    Thanks for your video.

  • @jimmyadams628
    @jimmyadams628 Год назад

    Love your Love of Smart for Two 😊

  • @sashaking7458
    @sashaking7458 Год назад +1

    Thanks for another great video. Tell me how to fix the motor in smart? I have not washed it for 15 years, very dirty

  • @MrDazzaman1
    @MrDazzaman1 2 месяца назад

    Hi, absolutely fantastic video! My compressor went bad last year. I have been quoted around £750 for new compressor, belts and regas. I was under the impression that the engine had to be lowered using special extension bolts, then disconnecting pipes and electrical plugs from the rear of the engine. Which after watching your video, it shows a much, much easier way. I initially thought it was the clutch plate spinning and making the grinding noise, but I was able to swap that over with the engine in place, but unfortunately, the noise was still there. Could you tell me how long it took you to do that job. Many thanks.

  • @s4ms0n1t3
    @s4ms0n1t3 2 месяца назад

    Do you remember what size aircon belt you used? Im trying to get a gates 4pk738 on and it looks nowhere near big enough! Great video cheers!

  • @jurgenberg5941
    @jurgenberg5941 Год назад

    Wieder ein sehr gut erklärtes Video, super Arbeit!!! 👍
    Gruß Jürgen

  • @JayJay-cy5us
    @JayJay-cy5us Год назад

    Good job ATC👍

  • @steveclews6557
    @steveclews6557 11 месяцев назад

    That was great

  • @brianfreeman8290
    @brianfreeman8290 10 месяцев назад

    Was it you who did a vid about a visit to Smart Tecnic in Birmingham, or Smart ER please ? I can't find it on either channel.

  • @restylingcar5493
    @restylingcar5493 2 месяца назад

    Buen video,ist good

  • @WBSoCal
    @WBSoCal Год назад +1

    How will you check for leaks? What if there is one at the fittings? Can you reach them once back all assembled?

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  Год назад +1

      A vacuum will be pulled and held prior to recharging system. Just like any other replacement component, we can only take standard precautionary measures such as replacing o-rings as I did. There is dye in the PAG oil which should highlight any leaks with use of UV lamp.

  • @IHYDRO718I
    @IHYDRO718I 2 месяца назад

    Just came from the mechanics to see if he can add some freon but unfortunately he said my compressor is no good. Is there anything you recommend i do before i buy a replacement? Or in your opinion, just get the compressor?

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  2 месяца назад +1

      I think I’d ask further questions in terms of how he arrived at that decision and in what way he thinks it has failed. Air conditioning systems do not like long periods of inactivity and if it has been defective a while or if the system has had a leak and been open to elements a while, it can happen.

    • @IHYDRO718I
      @IHYDRO718I 2 месяца назад

      @@autoknight747 he plugged in the freon machine and said he had it at 60 psi and the air was not getting cold.

  • @antoniosanchezbaquedano3259
    @antoniosanchezbaquedano3259 Год назад

    Thanks to you, I was able to repair my Smart Fortwo 2008 car. Thank you, it’s very good.

  • @markgraham1066
    @markgraham1066 Год назад

    I take my hat off too you.

  • @alexanhellberg
    @alexanhellberg Год назад

    Hi sir, thank u. Excellent video. Can you please tell me what other belt services this engine model needs compare to MHD versions (wich i avoid, im gonna buy a 84 hp one), Thanks

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  Год назад

      I believe the poly-v belt replacement interval to be 60.000 miles (100,000 km) on the 84bhp. I’ve never seen one snap!

    • @alexanhellberg
      @alexanhellberg Год назад

      @@autoknight747 Ok thank u Sir, is this the smaller belt? Please make a video on this if it needs changing, thanks again

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  Год назад

      @@alexanhellberg They both would both be done at the same time. I did both in this video.

    • @alexanhellberg
      @alexanhellberg Год назад

      @@autoknight747 hahaha sorry, ok thanks, thats the only belt it needs/has?

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  Год назад +1

      @@alexanhellberg The only two. Timing chain should be maintenance free!

  • @freddred45
    @freddred45 11 месяцев назад

    is the air con working now

    • @autoknight747
      @autoknight747  11 месяцев назад

      It is, beautifully. Re-gassed yesterday and it is ice cold!

  • @antoniosanchezbaquedano3259
    @antoniosanchezbaquedano3259 Год назад

    Pero tengo una dura respectó a este funcionamiento de esta pieza y ya la cambié 2008 - 2015 Smart Fortwo
    Secondary Air Injection Pump O...será que me dice cómo es por que cada mañana que enciendo el carro esa pieza empieza a funcionar y se para después de unos segundos