Everyone hates it's when ppl just say "yea this is how I did it" and don't actually show you. This guys did it right. You can see EVERYTHING he needed to do. Champion!

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment and support!

@FlipSideGarage

9 ай бұрын

Sometimes its common sense which I hope many are capable of having.

This is a great step by step video. I followed this on my 2008 Honda Pilot and saved $1300. Thank you so much!!

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Great new! Good for you and thanks for letting us know!

I love videos like this! Without talking too much and you showed what is most important. The best mechanic video I have watched. Thank you so much!

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you critique! We strive to keep it short and simple.

You are keeping the replacement short and sweet… good job!🎉

@hardlymovingpro

19 күн бұрын

Thanks! Short and too the point!

I have three words for you: FOUR FIFTY EIGHT!!! That friggin' bolt caused me more pain today than I care to discuss! For anyone else who couldn't get it off like me, get the first one off, drill through the second one (the one that got stuck) and you should be able to gently twist the part off. I was able to find a replacement bolt at Lowe's and I'm just crossing fingers it holds. Hardly Moving, you literally saved me $2000 today. You need to put your venmo on here so I can send you a check. Seriously! It won't be 2k, but it should be good for a LOT of beer and maybe a few tools! Oh, and I hope you don't mind, but if anyone is looking to buy a once-used gauge cluster and vacuum pump, I'd gladly sell you one!

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can go to my channel "About" page and click on the 'If you'd like to support, TY" to access paypal.

@chaseman

3 жыл бұрын

Done! Thanks again!

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

No ... Thank you!

Impressive. Bet that customer is extremely happy now. AC on a hot day makes me smile ;). Great video.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Every customer is extremely happy when their a/c is back working during a hot and humid Summer!

I Didn't know Raymond Barone had such great mechanical skills.

Loved that you were able to see the whole process thanks

@hardlymovingpro

2 ай бұрын

You bet!

Gotta love working on newer car! No room to work ever

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Which means to have to take a bunch of parts off to get to a cheap part. All labor and special tools.

@jamesguralski5156

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro 4 oz of pag oil right. In the new compressor

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

The new compressor should have come with the appropriate amount of PAG 46 pre-filled. If not, the instructions with the new compressor should indicated the proper amount. If replacing the condenser, you must add around 2 oz of PAG for the oil loss from the old condenser and integrated accumulator. Hope this helps you out.

@eflkjdafjdafj7048

4 жыл бұрын

Not really any easier on older Pilots

Thank you. Just got the parts, doing the job this weekend. Edit: thanks to your instructions this was a straightforward and non eventful success! I got a little excited and ahead of myself at one point and forgot to purge the yellow hose of air after attaching the refrigerant. Caught it immediately, and just pulled another vacuum, then resumed the steps in sequence. No leaks and I am experiencing 20-25 degree colder air than ambient, so I am happy. One weird thing: the rear unit that cools the back seat is consistently 5-10 degrees cooler than the front vents. Anything to worry about?

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Dirty_

Жыл бұрын

How much did it cost you in parts?

thanks for doing this video, pretty comprehensive and well explained where needed. Did I miss where you covered how much PAG oil to put in the compressor or did you just assume it had the correct amount/type of oil from the manufacturer? Thanks!

@hardlymovingpro

6 жыл бұрын

Yes... you are correct. The new compressor came pre-oiled with new PAG oil. If replacing the condenser with the compressor, add around 1.5 to 2 oz of additional oil to the system ... via AC line to the condenser or to the accumulator. The oil will eventually circulate through the entire system.

@kdeltatube

6 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro thanks!

Very nice detailed vid👏👏👏. Thank you for sharing

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for kind compliment.

Why did you not pull a vacuum from the high side? And why are you not using your manifold to inject your coolant?

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Pulling from both the high and low side is optional and not necessary. You can pull decent vacuum from the low side. Also with old cars, if you crack open the high side schrader valve with the service valve adapter, you run the risk of having to replace the valve. The o ring, at least half the time, may have hardened and may not provide a good seal. You don't inject coolant into the A/C system much less through the manifold. For the shade tree DIY guys with basic A/C tools, I'm showing them how they can introduce new refrigerant with off-the-shelf products they can purchase through their local auto parts retailers. If you rent a manifold with hoses, the kits do not contain a freon can adapter and an additional hose to connect to the manifold's secondary center port connector.

@hectortorres5146

Жыл бұрын

you dont inject refrigerant, not called coolant. liked he did takes forever, shade tree mechanic tricks, hes not a proffesional

I think you might be from Michigan. I heard a local bird in the background. Lmao. Well made vid. Super helpful. We can all see that you might have done this a time or two.

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

Nope. East of Memphis, TN.

If your compressor goes out. Do you have to replace condenser? Is there a test to see if it's good?

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Yes and No. If it was a internal failure, then there's a good possibility that debris worked its way to the condenser to clog it up. If the clutch component went out and there's been no leaks, you could get by with just replacing the compressor. The only problem is that most of these compressor makers will not honor a warranty claim unless you can provide proof that you replaced the condenser, accumulator and the expansion valve (like a sales receipt). The replacement of the expansion valve, IMHO, is a little over the top. The only way to test the condenser is to charge up the system with the new compressor and monitor the high pressure side gauge. If the reading is low (like 150 psi or less), than its fair to say the condenser is restricting gas flow.

My Honda pilot needs this same operation. Lol

great video, thanks

@hardlymovingpro

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Quick question. Did you have to discharge the ac system before backing those bolts to the high/low pressure fittings?

@hardlymovingpro

18 күн бұрын

Absolutely. Easiest way to check for existing pressure is the remove the service port caps and push down on the schrader valves. If gas leaks out, there's still refrigerant in the system.

Thanks for video answered a lot of my questions

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Good ... glad it worked out for you!

Excellent video and great work too brother.

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

More impressive is that you did this in the driveway. Total time involved for this replacement?

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Around 3 hours ... more or less.

Great video. I have watched it twice and ordered/received all of the parts and tools recommended. I just have one question before starting…How do I get the refrigerant out of the system to start? Do I have to purchase a recovery machine? The vehicle is not drivable as the problem is the compressor belt connector is rusted off and might literally fly off the next time I start it. I was planning on keeping the Pilot where it is until after I make the change.

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You can either bring the car to a service center who can recover what refrigerant is remaining in your system or release it outdoors via the quick connect which you'll have to check is legal in your state.

Was wondering if the evaporator expansion valve needed to addressed, and why did you not need to flush the system... Really great video, thanks for making it!

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

A flush is generally prudent if the compressor failed. If the failure was internal, metal particles will shoot downstream in the high pressure line to the condenser ... which is why I always replace the condenser with the compressor. The debris will not pass beyond the condenser since the condenser tubes are so narrow, the debris will usually cause a clog. A leak in the system, however, will no result in debris forming inside the a/c system. A flush would be a good idea for the high pressure hose/line between the compressor and condenser for a compressor replacement. Flushing a condenser usually does not work. The condenser tubes are too small to dislodge any debris. The a/c compressor providers want you to replace the expansion valve or else they will void the warranty. A receipt showing you purchased the expansion valve will suffice. Never encountered a failed expansion valve...orifice tubes are another story.

@jeffreyeaton8099

4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro really appreciate the reply! I found oil residue beneath the compressor, I think the seals failed there. I'll let you know how the repair goes.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyeaton8099 Good luck!

@arturozarate1752

Жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro "NEVER"?!?! LUCKY! I had two fail after the initial repair. So I accepted and ate the cost. These were both Fords though. They're too easy not to do them from now on.

Oh nice work, great job showing basically all the work, I'm not paying some ridiculous money for an A/C hack to do it and then find out he did a bum job, I'll just do it myself and if it's no good I only have myself to blame. Ha the idea though that you're putting all that plastic nonsense back on BEFORE your vacuum is set, nah I hate Honda clips.. Nice job though

@hardlymovingpro

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for your critique!

Very good video thanks for sharing

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Great video. My clutch assembly is the problem and am replacing the compressor. Should I at least replace the dryer/desiccant in the condenser also?

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a good idea since the dryer is an inexpensive part. Getting to it requires removal of the condenser.

Thanks for the video. Did you find that this required the 3 -12oz cans for this Pilot, or can you get away with less? (What is the minimum required volume?)

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

There should be a label inside the engine compartment indicating the amount of refrigerant the system should hold. Believe it equates to 24 - 27 oz. I'm now both evacuating and recharging the ac systems via 4 hoses connected to the ac manifold (blue to low side quick connect, red to high side quick connect, yellow with a shut off valve to the vacuum pump, and another yellow with a can connector with a shut off valve). I need to see the pressure on the high side to determine if the system is under or over pressurized. After doing this enough times, monitoring pressure just through the low side gauge isn't good enough. After evacuation, I close off the high side valve on the manifold so I can monitor how the pressure is building up while the refrigerant is getting pulled in. The high side should be at a minimum of 170 psi. If it shoots pass 250 psi and the low side stays below around 45 psi, it's overcharged. If the low side stays below 40 psi while the high side keeps climbing, then there's something impeding high pressure flow (clogged condenser, accumulator, lines or expansion valve). Recently went through hell and back trying to figure out why the high side on a Crown Vic was so high. Turned out that the new orifice tube was defective (after having had the condenser and accumulator replaced).

@bobbyabraham9662

4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks, this is very helpful. It looks like I will need 3 cans if I evacuate what's in the system. So when evacuating whatever in the system, is this captured or does it go off into atmosphere?

Thanks for posting. Did I miss where you gave the info about the o-ring set you have there? Did you buy an assorted set from dealer or is there a specific compressor service set that Honda sells? A part number would be very helpful. Thanks!

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Both the compressor and condenser should come with new replacement o rings; otherwise you can buy a o ring kit for a few dollars.

I'm working on my 2011 pilot this weekend, just got parts delivered and my compressor says comes pre oiled with 4oz , my question is do you know exactly how many oz of oil and how many oz of freon the system takes? I guess that sticker is missing on my car and wasn't able to find any info online, thanks for your video is a great tutorial. 👍

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

I'd guess around 7 oz.

Knocking sound on my 2007 Honda Ridgeline compressor. A/C not cold at all. Refrigerant is steady at 40 (in the green) . Do you think it's the pulley or the whole compressor?

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

What's the high pressure reading? Try adding a few more oz of gas and see what happens.

Hi there, Just had my wife’s 2017 pilot diagnosed at dealership as compressor started to fail internally. We notice on cold start sometimes when ac is turn on, there is a rattling noise coming from under the hood not exactly where so dealer says is coming from the compressor. They quoted 3K to replace it but I’m in doubt is the compressor the culprit of the noise. Has anyone encountered this problem? Car still cooling. Any tips will be appreciated

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

$3,000!!! Seriously???!!! Noise is probably a worn clutch friction disc. Most places want to replace the entire compressor...not the clutch. Can get a new compressor for around $300.

Need a new one now. Just had a 108 temp day in Vegas. Lol

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

That should be enough motivation to get the ac working!

Hey thanks for the great video! Looking to replace my compressor and condenser because the clutch blew on my compressor. Is it advised to flush the system to get rid of debris so the new ones don't get junked?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Won't hurt to flush but the clutch is external to the compressor. If the compressor is seized, there could be internal debris. Always good to replace the condenser with the compressor.

I have a 2008 honda Pilot. May I still use this as a guide or only for 2009-2012? :(

@hardlymovingpro

4 ай бұрын

Yes

Hey, The part you took off of the compressor and placed on the new compressor, what is that? I cannot get it off of my compressor. Try to find it so I can get one ordered but cannot figure out how to find it.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

It's a manifold or compressor manifold. You need a 5.5 mm socket to get it off. The edges of the bolt could slip and round off if you attached the 5.5 mm socket to a 1/4" socket wrench ... Which is why i attach the socket to a 3/8" impact tool via 3/8 to 1/4 adapter. The twisting and impact force will usually break the bolt loose.

Excelente trabajo

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

¡Gracias!

couple of things, did you put pag oil in the compressor before it was installed, 2 you didn't flush the lines before you installed the drier.. not hating but you didn't check for metal shavings in the line

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

From my past experience, if there were shavings as a result of compressor internal failure, they would migrate to the condenser and stop at or before the accumulator. There were not shavings present. There was no PAG oil in the old compressor ... so the oil in the new compressor should compensate for oil loss from the replacement of the condenser and accumulator. To date, no complaints from the customer with his new compressor and condenser.

Great video. I might be doing this on a 2007 Pilot. Not sure how much different it will be. About how many hours did it take you for the entire job?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Takes me around 3 hours ... add .7 hours for evacuation and refrigerant recharge.

My compressor is fine, the clutch and stator (coil) are failing. Is it possible to pull off the clutch, pulley wheel, and stator while the compressor is still attached?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Won't say it's impossible but it would be a real hassle. At a minimum you'd have to remove alternator to get some working room

@2005Pilot

3 жыл бұрын

2005 Honda Pilot- clutch & Stator have failed -222k miles. Loving this video👍👍

Awesome. Thank you so much!

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

You bet!

have some rinky dink tools and you arent really pulling enough vacuum but guess it works. not a bad video, save some people. im wondering how long that compressor will last.

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

So far so good! Hooray for the little people without expensive tools!

So on that kind of job you don't have to flash the system some about to do a job like that or not CRV Honda and now you're going to replace the compressor in the AC condenser put on wonder if I need to flush the system

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

If you find any metal shavings in the PAG oil after removing the parts (perhaps from a seized compressor) , you can flush the hoses with a/c solvent and compressed air. Metal particles usually get trapped in the condenser tubes and accumulator and do no work their way to the expansion valve.

0:28 Maverick approved

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

thanks yoy very much

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

You bet!

Good video but why wouldn't you use proper ac gauges to insure the high and low side are at the proper psi

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Several reasons: 1. Newbies have a hard time understanding the relationship between the low and high pressure gauges when servicing an auto a/c system. 2. Trying to keep it simple; evacuate, determine refrigerant recharge ounces then recharge that amount.

What is the part called that you take off of the old compressor and put it on the new compressor?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Compressor manifold or compressor fitting.

Thx nice video. Use nitrogen gas test leak the system at about 300 psi. Should use both high and low side while vacuum. Vacuum to about 2000 micron and purge with nitrogen gas. Vacuum again at 500 micron and stop see if it holds. If yes charge freon.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

I get the impression you're a residential/commercial a/c guy who works on big systems. With cars, the system is considerably smaller and its not necessary to "pull" from the high side. Besides, it's a closed circular system. Pull from the low side, it will pull vacuum from the high side. Also with some auto systems, based on the location of the accumulator, pulling on the high side can pull compressor oil. I've never seen any auto repair shop use nitrogen gas except for filling tires. Thanks for your post.

@jorgenunez1825

5 жыл бұрын

I worked for Chrysler for 10 years as a master tech, and now I do comercial refrigeration. And we have used dry nitrogen in cars for leak checks for as long as I can remember. Specially on brand new cars under manufacture warranty they don’t want you to put dye. Vehicles we use inches of mercury when we pull a vacuum. Refrigeration microns it’s a much deeper vacuum reading.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Good to know. Now, where does one get/rent one? I don't think the typical person watching this video would not know how to use it without some HVAC training.

My bro-in-law's '05 Acura MDX has a bad compressor. Will the procedure in this video apply to it? I'm always curious why your customer didn't take this vehicle back to the shop that did the work for warranty work if it only lasted a month?

@hardlymovingpro

6 жыл бұрын

Long, vague, nonsensical explanation from the father-in-law who asked me to do the repair. The shop owner is a friend of the daughter's father and the father didn't want to upset the owner? The shop is a hole-in-the-wall and their mechanics aren't that good? They got a good price on the repair? All I can say is that they slapped in a new compressor damaging the alternator's electrically connector in the process (which I also had to replace), no new condenser was installed and I don't know if an evacuation was performed and/or additional compressor oil was added to the system which may have caused the compressor to fail.

@mrau92me

6 жыл бұрын

Wow! It seems the shop owner didn't care about allowing shoddy work be done to his friends' vehicle. But on the other hand, I had a similar incident with a water pump repair where all bolt heads weren't tightened to the pump housing on my SUV one time. The shop owner was very appreciative, so he could make it right and keep our business. He said he had already fired the guy who did the work on our car.

@hardlymovingpro

6 жыл бұрын

Yes. The MDX is an upscale Pilot ... just like the Lexus RX300 is a upscale Toyota Highlander. Same engine ... maybe the same transmission. Layout in the engine compartment is virtually identical. With respect to warranty work, believe the customer provided the part therefore what messed up ... the installer or the part?

@mrau92me

6 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I understand the model similarities but was wondering about the yr differences... our 05 MDX vs. the newer Pilot in your video

@hardlymovingpro

6 жыл бұрын

What you can do is find out if the Pilot replacement parts (compressor and condenser) is compatible to fit on to the MDX. What I can tell you is that the '05 - '08 Pilot compressor works on the '03 - '06 MDX. Same for the condenser up to '08. The Pilot in the video had the new V6. You'll have to look inside the engine compartment and look for differences which I think there won't be much. Did a compressor and condenser replacement on a '01 Pilot and it was easier and pretty much the same.

I just bought a denso 471-1482 for my 05 acura rl, I bought off of walmart's website 328.00 plus tax walmart is copying amazon, I was going to buy a used one from a salvage yard.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with getting a used Denso if willing to put the time and effort getting it off a salvaged car.

My question is this: how can I find a mechanic who I'll know for sure does it right (like you) and doesn't take shortcuts or use non-OEM parts? Customer references/reviews aren't always reliable since other car owners are probably none the wiser for what is actually done to their car.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Well ... you could buy the parts yourself and then find a tech / mechanic who would be willing to install the parts. Stay away from guys that insist they provide the parts ... regardless of what warranty they'll give you. Craigslist is a good source to find techs who have a full time job doing auto repair but do jobs on the side. The techs who work at dealerships tend to be better than independent shops. Just my opinion.

@rlee6984

4 жыл бұрын

Moneys tight will a cheaper kit be ok? Or just pay the extra for oem/denso?? I have an 06 Ridgeline. Thanks

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

I've had mixed results with non OEM compressors. You can buy a non-oem condenser. They are low-tech. If you got 10 years out of a OEM compressor, not sure you can get the same performance from a non-oem.

@rlee6984

4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro awesome thank you so much! By the way what are your thoughts on oem/denso radiators vs cheaper aftermarket? Thanks again!

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

@@rlee6984 There's not that much of a price difference between Denso and other non OEM radiators. So I go with Denso unless the customer needs to have it fixed fast.

I need this done to my 2010 Pilot . Is there anyway you would do the job ? Thanks

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Send me an email.

Great video! What sight did you order your condenser from!?

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

I provided a link to oem Denso compressor and condenser via Amazon in the text description of this video

Why is condenser cause of compressor failure? I burned a belt off my 2004. as long as compressor is off its fie. Turning it on causes belt to burn off. so Obviously compressor is bad. Before I replace, why do I need to also think about the condenser? Thanks

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Good question. Condenser do not cause a compressor to fail. It's the other way around. (outside of a condenser leak usually caused by a rock hitting it on the highway). If the internals of the compressor has failed, fragments of the internals will get pushed downstream into the condenser tubes. This will impede or block the flow of refrigerant to your expansion valve. If the flow is not high enough to the valve, you will experience mediocre cooling. In addition, the blockage may stress out your new compressor which could result in failure in short order. You could attempt to blow clean the condenser with compressed air and solvent, but the tubes are usually too small to blow out all the impediments.

@MRBIG-lg9zl

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks. Great information!

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@hangngoaigiare

5 жыл бұрын

Condenser can cause the compressor fail several ways: a dirty outside condenser cant cool down the compressor good enough cause the compressor over heat and burn out. A dirty inside condenser can cause so many problem for the compressor like restrict freon and oil movement, reduce system capacity, plug the expansion valve and so on. When turn on cause belt burn off maybe that compressor got stuck.

do you have to rip up the dash to get to the expansion valve when you replace the condenser and compressor?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

On some older Pilots, you can replace the expansion valve from the cabin air filter box.

@bigvinnysd

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro Thanks! Did you have to put additional pag oil for the condensor too?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigvinnysd Yes. Around a 1 oz will due. You can buy 12 oz refrigerant cans with 1 oz of oil already in it.

How many people are going to do both compressor and condenser most people eater will replace the compressor or condenser alone

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

A warranty claim on a failed replacement compressor will not be honored by the manufacturer if you cannot show proof that the condenser as well as the accumulator was replaced. If just the condenser failed, the compressor need not be replaced.

Great job man worth the video what year pilot was that and what sizes did you use for the bolts if you remember? Thanks God bless

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

2009 to 2012. Bolts are either 12, 14 or 17 mm.

@jewtubetruckers

2 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro thanks my friend

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

No problem.

What size socket did you use to get the small nuts out?

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

5.5mm

I have the same problem!!!

how much does it cost to do this job or how many hours? It looks like a 2-hour job.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

With or without prior experience? With experience, around under 4 hours including evacuation and recharge. Doing it the first time ... around 6 hours plus. Take the repair shop's hourly rate and multiple for the estimated labor cost.

If I just have a leak on my condenser and I replace it. Do I need to vacuum the system like you did?

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Yes ... absolutely. And you should add a couple of ounces of compressor oil to your system.

@6T7CAT

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro where do I add the oil?

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

@@6T7CAT Remove the schrader valve from the high pressure service port, pull a vacuum from the low pressure port via the vacuum pump and using a small funnel, add 2 or 3 oz of PAG 46 via the HP service port.

@6T7CAT

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro thanks

@6T7CAT

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro one more thing if I replace the condenser can I drive the car without any AC fluid as long as I don't turn on the heater or the AC?

You didn't show the evacuation part. Using WD40 on those plastic clips, will help big time.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Sure I did. view the 15:27 time mark.

please comment on putting oil into system. Does new compressor come preoiled? thank you

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

It depends on who you bought the compressor from. Denso, the OEM provider, comes pre-oiled. Most others also come pre-oiled but you must look at the installation instructions or any labels affixed on the new compressor to make a determination.

What grease are you using on the o rings when you put the lines back on?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

PAG oil or silicone grease.

@garybuffington6021

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro PAG Oil is hygroscopic like brake fluid is. You are not suppose to wet O-rings with PAG Oil. You are suppose to use Mineral Oil (R12 Mineral Oil) to wet System O-rings. Since PAG Oil is hygroscopic it attracts moisture. Thus PAG Oil can cause rust and corrosion over time when used to wet System O-rings. Wetting AC System O-rings with PAG Oil is BIG NO NO and a mistake.

No vacuuming on high side?

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

At the time of that video I was only doing the low side. Later learned that doing both sides made the vacuum job go much faster.

What is the part called that you are removing at the 4:57 mark? The piece that mounts the hose to the compressor?

@hardlymovingpro

6 жыл бұрын

I would call it a hose coupler and it must be transferred from your old compressor to the new one. They're on very tight and you must be careful torquing it off ... you could strip the bolt head. Recommend you use a 1/4" impact tool with the correct size socket (don't remember the size) to get the initial tension off.

@MrLunny1320

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro is there anyway of buying one somewhere. The bolt on mines is all rusted and I have a feeling it’ll snap when I either loose or tighten it back.

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrLunny1320 try your local salvage yard or dealership

@Bmer83

3 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro "Compressor Manifold" i believe.

Pls explain to me the cause of compressor defection.?

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

It stopped producing pressure or the clutch wore out. I don't tear compressors apart to figure out what happened ... I just replace them.

How much would you estimate that job to be personally?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Parts: around $400. Labor: around 3.5 hrs

was there oil in the new compressor?

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Most new compressors come pre oiled.

How many cans 2? Freon

@hardlymovingpro

Ай бұрын

Total refrigerant capacity should be stated on a label inside your engine hood.

Dude you missed the most important part, we want to see the cold air coming out the vents.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

See or feel?

what size socket is that on 5:52 having hard time taking that bolt off

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

I know. Everyone seems to have that problem. It's a 5.5mm manifold bolt. If you strip the bolt edges off, you may have to get yourself a bolt extractor tool.

@truthseeker2891

4 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro yea its not coming off so I have to drill it out. Thanks for the help

@allanfranklin9615

2 жыл бұрын

Try heat

do I need add PAG 46 oil to compressor before add freon?

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Yes ... if replacing the condenser. Around 2 oz to compensate for lost oil from the replaced condenser with the integrated accumulator. Keep in mind that most replacement compressors come pre-oiled.

@hangngoaigiare

5 жыл бұрын

No need i think. New compressor come preoil.

Knows some things but holy backyard mechanic...all that work and filling with junk auto zone cans and not weighting out the right amounts of freon/oil or at least using gauges!

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

Standard R134a has no qualitative difference between brands unless something like PAG oil has been added.

Why did you end up replacing it?

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

Compressor seized.

@arturozarate1752

Жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro yeah, but WHY????

your old compressor still looks new why broke?

@hardlymovingpro

11 ай бұрын

Can't go by looks. The compressor internally seized. Seen it happen a lot with V6 Honda's.

@Khmer-US

11 ай бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro China made lol

What’s the part your taking off and putting on the new one called @4:50

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Ac manifold to connect to either you high or low pressure ac line. Must be transferred to the new compressor.

@zambroa

4 жыл бұрын

Hardly Moving Productions thank you so much! I’m switching it out and the bolts are stripped out. I’m going to have to get a new one. Can’t find it anywhere.

@HiddenRoses19

4 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find the A/C manifold online? I'm having trouble finding one myself

@zambroa

4 жыл бұрын

Derek Simkins no I couldn’t find one anywhere. I had to buy a used compressor that had one on it. Some new ones come with it as well. Pretty lame. P.s be careful with the bolts trying to take it off. They round off super easy.

@chessiebeck4628

4 жыл бұрын

@@HiddenRoses19 i havent found one either, not even on hondapartsonline.net

You lost your vacuum when you took off the hose and put moisture back in.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

Perhaps but the system is still working fine and the accumulator/dryer compensated.

@matthewconley2284

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardlymovingpro I'm not a mechanic but i do hvac. After you pull a vacuum you want to hook the refrigerant up to the gauges, purge the lines, then let enough refrigerant enter the system to break the vacuum. Then you can charge it how you want. The dryer might catch trace amounts of moisture but it doesn't catch air. Air, or non-condensebles in the system can cause serious problems. Good video though. Thank you.

@hardlymovingpro

5 жыл бұрын

I should introduce you to mechanics who don't even evacuate. They can't comprehend the basics on how a A/C system works. Some just buy a can of freon with a attache gauge and service connector. Then they start recharging and call it a day when the compressor kicks in.

@IBLaZeI47

5 жыл бұрын

Are you guys saying after you remove hoses and hook it back up (after replacing parts) do you still need to vacuum the system than add the refrigerant. Im also replacing all my ac components(A/C compressor, condenser/dryer, evaporator. Pretty much everything minus the hoses. The A/C compressor came with oil do I still need to add oil. I got an 09 accord coupe EX. Please help!

@IBLaZeI47

5 жыл бұрын

Ok I read you reply below on yes vacuum the system than recharge, but do I still need to add more oil if the new A/C compressor already has and replacing all A/C components.

You guys are not too clear can you do the compressor only by your way or not enough room to take it out that way it's not clear for people only changing the compressor

@hardlymovingpro

2 жыл бұрын

A bracket on the engine/transmission subframe required removal to make room to replace the compressor.

Is that oem or after market crap.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

Denso is OEM.

@readynow12345

4 жыл бұрын

Dude my question was, is that oem being a denso or aftermarket that you installed.

@hardlymovingpro

4 жыл бұрын

@@readynow12345 From my recollection, since I'v done so many, I think that was a customer provided compressor that may not have been OEM.

chargind with a dyi can rig, rookie !!

@hardlymovingpro

Жыл бұрын

It worked!

If I could make heads or tails out of the shaky video and multiple camera angles. I don't doubt your mechanic skills but the video itself is not much help.

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

It's about as good as it gets.

why didn't you mention the sockets sizes for the nuts you opened, so unprofessional!

@hardlymovingpro

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. Not a instructional video.