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0 2022/06/25 07:02:12
0 2022/05/22 13:30:56
All is well... A/C compressor is engaging, A/C fan kicks on, and cold air is blowing inside the car!
All is well... A/C compressor is engaging, A/C fan kicks on, and cold air is blowing inside the car!
0 2022/05/22 13:23:55
Added R134a to the system.
Added R134a to the system.
0 2022/05/22 13:22:57
All is well. Currently don't see any leaks on this side... I now its leaking at the RMS.
All is well. Currently don't see any leaks on this side... I now its leaking at the RMS.
0 2022/05/22 13:21:24
Reinstalled radiator after a good rinse. Double checked all connections, filled coolant, and started the burping process. Took a while, but thermostat finally opened and fans kick on and off as they should.
Reinstalled radiator after a good rinse. Double checked all connections, filled coolant, and started the burping process. Took a while, but thermostat finally opened and fans kick on and off as they should.
0 2022/05/22 13:19:47
Forgot the crush washer.... I ended up draining the oil anyway to install it 😠 No issues, just frustrating.
Forgot the crush washer.... I ended up draining the oil anyway to install it 😠 No issues, just frustrating.
0 2022/05/22 13:17:42
Everything mated up fine. Tip: fix leaks before you complete your oil change lol. Completed oil change on Friday. Saturday, I realized I should change these gaskets, got to it today.
Everything mated up fine. Tip: fix leaks before you complete your oil change lol. Completed oil change on Friday. Saturday, I realized I should change these gaskets, got to it today.
0 2022/05/22 13:14:39
Removed and cleaned up the housing to install new gaskets. I went to the dealership to get new gaskets (15825-P8A-A01 and 36172-P8A-A01) on Saturday.
Removed and cleaned up the housing to install new gaskets. I went to the dealership to get new gaskets (15825-P8A-A01 and 36172-P8A-A01) on Saturday.
0 2022/05/22 13:11:54
Pulled oil filter housing... gasket was stuck. Tip: recommend disconnecting the 2 plugs prior to unbolting. Took me 15 mins trying to disconnect them while the housing was hanging.
Pulled oil filter housing... gasket was stuck. Tip: recommend disconnecting the 2 plugs prior to unbolting. Took me 15 mins trying to disconnect them while the housing was hanging.
0 2022/05/22 13:11:11
0 2022/05/20 18:14:07
Dryer swapped
Dryer swapped
0 2022/05/20 18:13:25
Condensor out to change dryer
Condensor out to change dryer
0 2022/05/20 18:10:46
Went to Ace, snagged some M6x1.0 20 mm bolts to attach the bracket.
Went to Ace, snagged some M6x1.0 20 mm bolts to attach the bracket.
0 2022/05/20 18:09:31
Had to drill out the stripped 5.5mm bolt. This was a PITA as I teied to save it for 1 hour.
Had to drill out the stripped 5.5mm bolt. This was a PITA as I teied to save it for 1 hour.
0 2022/05/20 18:08:36
Compressor out and comparing to new Denso
Compressor out and comparing to new Denso
0 2022/05/20 18:07:48
0 2022/05/20 18:07:19
Radiator and fan shroud out
Radiator and fan shroud out
0 2022/05/20 18:06:47
Done... drinking a beer, eating lunch and then back to work.
Done... drinking a beer, eating lunch and then back to work.
0 2022/05/20 11:07:31
During reinstall, changed cabin air filter.
During reinstall, changed cabin air filter.
0 2022/05/20 11:06:52
This was the hardest part lmfao... the damn o rings were a struggle to put on. No easy way to get under the dash while the lines are moving. Got 'er done though.
This was the hardest part lmfao... the damn o rings were a struggle to put on. No easy way to get under the dash while the lines are moving. Got 'er done though.
0 2022/05/20 11:04:58
Removed old one. You have to reuse the foam piece and screws. I put never seize on thr bolts and lube the o rings before installation.
Removed old one. You have to reuse the foam piece and screws. I put never seize on thr bolts and lube the o rings before installation.
0 2022/05/20 11:03:16
Installed a new Denso Expansion valve. It can withe 4 o rings and I changed all of them. The 2 for the lines had the most cursing 🤬
Installed a new Denso Expansion valve. It can withe 4 o rings and I changed all of them. The 2 for the lines had the most cursing 🤬
0 2022/05/20 11:00:35
Pulled the evaporator out. Have to slightly dance it out while pulling. There was a small slot underneath I put a thin flat head screwdriver to help as well.
Pulled the evaporator out. Have to slightly dance it out while pulling. There was a small slot underneath I put a thin flat head screwdriver to help as well.
0 2022/05/20 10:58:54
A little mess... be sure you have some rubber mats or newspaper to protect the carpet.
A little mess... be sure you have some rubber mats or newspaper to protect the carpet.
0 2022/05/20 10:56:26
The setup to get that damn bolt.
The setup to get that damn bolt.
0 2022/05/20 10:55:43
Onto the engine bay to get that 10mm bolt that is holding the lines in place. Its a PITA and you need a u joint to get to it. The cruise control was always a issue, but finally got it. Unbolt the brackets holding the High and Low pressure lines so it can move when you pull it off the evaporator.
Onto the engine bay to get that 10mm bolt that is holding the lines in place. Its a PITA and you need a u joint to get to it. The cruise control was always a issue, but finally got it. Unbolt the brackets holding the High and Low pressure lines so it can move when you pull it off the evaporator.
0 2022/05/20 10:51:44
Evaporator exposed.
Evaporator exposed.
0 2022/05/20 10:50:50
Blower out and this plastic cover between the evaporator and blower motor. There are quite a bit of self tapping screws that need to be undone to get it out.
Blower out and this plastic cover between the evaporator and blower motor. There are quite a bit of self tapping screws that need to be undone to get it out.
0 2022/05/20 10:47:19
The clearance I left... it helped tremendously.
The clearance I left... it helped tremendously.
0 2022/05/20 10:46:22
This nut is not accessible... i loosened it to help with re-installing.
This nut is not accessible... i loosened it to help with re-installing.
0 2022/05/20 10:43:49
0 2022/05/20 10:43:08
Blower motor ready to come out. 2 bolts and 2 nuts to pull. Afterwards, I gently pulled it out rocking left and right.
Blower motor ready to come out. 2 bolts and 2 nuts to pull. Afterwards, I gently pulled it out rocking left and right.
0 2022/05/20 10:42:27
Taking it apart... straightforward for the most part and plenty of YouTube videos to help.
Taking it apart... straightforward for the most part and plenty of YouTube videos to help.
0 2022/05/20 10:41:24
0 2022/05/20 10:33:48
I used Fel-Pro and heres the result...
I used Fel-Pro and heres the result...
0 2022/04/16 08:28:12
0 2022/04/09 15:51:48
0 2022/04/09 15:51:24
During the 2022 Central Floride freeze
During the 2022 Central Floride freeze
0 2022/02/28 18:23:15
~2017 this photo was taken.
~2017 this photo was taken.
0 2022/02/28 18:21:26