mtbtim
Elite Member
Thanks Ryder. I'd like to learn more about auto electrical and I would like to film a project that involves installing an auxiliary fuse box. I was thinking an auxiliary fuse box paired with an auxiliary lighting install.
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Thanks Ryder. I'd like to learn more about auto electrical and I would like to film a project that involves installing an auxiliary fuse box. I was thinking an auxiliary fuse box paired with an auxiliary lighting install.
infamousRNR
Senior Member
what do you think tim???
i have everything to do this & can un-install mine so we can show step by step?
Badmotorfinger
New member
Big fan of your vids, they've helped me out many times.
Keep em coming.
Keep em coming.
mtbtim
Elite Member
Sure, why not.
LittleCaesar
New member
Enjoyed the video Tim and Sean. For me refrigerant isn't an exact science but more of a mobile trial and error mobile lab experiment.
I have to ask if you sealed off Fred's system to check for leaks (no drop in HG) for at least an hour after pulling a vacuum?
How did the oil look in the pump after you guys finished?
When changing out a major component, and then refilling the system, I usually fill close to the weight as possible, then send the owner or myself on an Italian tune up for at least fifteen minutes, come back and recheck the pressures. Such enables the refrigerant to work its way through the system well. During the drive I do carry a vent thermometer with me to check vent temps. If I need to add more refrigerant, then I do.
I have to ask if you sealed off Fred's system to check for leaks (no drop in HG) for at least an hour after pulling a vacuum?
How did the oil look in the pump after you guys finished?
When changing out a major component, and then refilling the system, I usually fill close to the weight as possible, then send the owner or myself on an Italian tune up for at least fifteen minutes, come back and recheck the pressures. Such enables the refrigerant to work its way through the system well. During the drive I do carry a vent thermometer with me to check vent temps. If I need to add more refrigerant, then I do.
I appreciate the vids, between you and https://www.youtube.com/user/redonKiLaus (I think his son is a member here) I've learned a lot, keep them coming.
mtbtim
Elite Member
For this job, Fred just needed his system topped off so we didn't do a complete vacuum of the system. I vacuumed down the manifold and lines so I wouldn't be pushing air into his system. Since Fred told me the truck never had a recharge since 1996 and he said the AC slowly got less and less cold, I figured he didn't have a leak but rather the usual case of the refrigerant leaking out in minute amounts over time. The way I understand it, R134a can leak out even if the system is tight because the R134a molecule is very small.
Since I have all the tools for AC work, I'd like to do a full system recharge one day.
LittleCaesar
New member
Nice. I would be willing to guess that the refrigerant escaped slowly though an O ring or more likely the shaft of the compressor, where I have seen most systems lose refrigerant over time.
I just asked about the oil (don't even know if you have a sight glass on the front of the vacuum pump) because if the system had moisture, or was compromised in any other way the oil would be nasty after vacuuming.
Next time, on video or not, for a top off, get to the desired number and/or temp and then send said driver on at least a spirited drive around the block. When they come back check to see how well the vent temp is doing then.
I just asked about the oil (don't even know if you have a sight glass on the front of the vacuum pump) because if the system had moisture, or was compromised in any other way the oil would be nasty after vacuuming.
Next time, on video or not, for a top off, get to the desired number and/or temp and then send said driver on at least a spirited drive around the block. When they come back check to see how well the vent temp is doing then.
giovannie23
New member
Maybe a big 3 video ?
That would be awesome ..
And thanks guys apprecite it to the fullest!!
mtbtim
Elite Member
I did put dye in his system so if the recharge doesn't hold, I can break out my UV light and special glasses and check for leaks.
My pump does have a site glass on it and the oil looks brand new, but it should look brand new since I haven't vacuumed a whole lot with it yet.
Fred and I took his rig for a drive down the freeway with the instant read thermometer in the center vent. The temp dropped down to 42 degrees.
MarkamisPrime
New member
Yooooooooo
What's up with the sunroof drain vid broski [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION]
My runner she's waiting
What's up with the sunroof drain vid broski [MENTION=120071]mtbtim[/MENTION] [MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION]
My runner she's waiting
mtbtim
Elite Member
Sunroof Drain Video. The front drain holes are easy to get to but those rear drain holes are way back in there. I reckon I'll have to do some investigating to see where the drain tubes run down to and try to clean them out from the bottom up.
MarkamisPrime
New member
Yeah I crawled underneath there once and saw the RR has a drain tube but the LR does not I think 99 and below has them both idk I could be wrong
I'm thinking we'll have to remove the headliner and disconnect the lines clean them and then reconnect them.
