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- Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:58 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: What would cause this new compressor failure
- Replies: 4
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Re: What would cause this new compressor failure
Don’t believe it was overcharged, new compressor, 4 oz oil, I remember checking the gap and thought it was good to go, guess not
- Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:22 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: What would cause this new compressor failure
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9187
What would cause this new compressor failure
In July I replaced comp, condenser in my Honda Pilot and it the compressor burned up after a week.(just got done replacing entire system). I assumed since I didn’t flush the system or replace expansion valves there was metal left in the system from original compressor. Just went out today and tore i...
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:57 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8844
Re: Adding oil after full system replacement
I'm assuming since this rear evap is part of the system(#34) I should replace it as well? $400 is the cheapest I've found. Any other items I should replace? Thanks and sorry for all the questions, just want to do it right.
- Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:55 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8844
Re: Adding oil after full system replacement
This job just got much bigger. I didn't realize this car had a rear ac so now I have to rip the interior apart to access those lines and apparently another expansion valve. Gonna be fun
- Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:17 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8844
Re: Adding oil after full system replacement
Basically just one line and the two stubs going through the firewall to evap core need flushed. I just ordered a flush gun so I'm gonna do it myself now. I did confirm 3 oz in the compressor but have not installed it yet. Is there a risk with starting out with 9 oz in the comp? Also is the double en...
- Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:46 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
- Replies: 5
- Views: 8844
Adding oil after full system replacement
Hello, I'm in the process of replacing the components on my 2007 Honda Pilot. Compressor, condenser, evap core, expansion valve and some if the lines. After I install everything I'm gonna leave everything capped and take it to a shop for flushing of remaining lines and vac/charge. The system calls f...