Here’s another episode in the Fixing it Forward series. Once again we’re working on Barbara’s van, this time the AC. The diagnosis was done in a previous video. Here’s a link.
1998 Chrysler Town & Country AC Repair (Part 1) & Headlight Restoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKQGpmVwkbc
Things didn’t go as planned as you’ll see in the video, but once I finished, the AC worked great and is blowing nice and cold. My only regret is not replacing the receiver dryer. Sometimes you just have to work with what you have and hope for the best. This time I got lucky.
Special thanks to CarPartKings.com for the AC compressor. Visit them here: http://www.carpartkings.com
Direct link to their AC compressor page: http://www.carpartkings.com/hvac/a-c-compressor.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_content=ac_compressor&utm_campaign=eric_the_car_guy
There’s a few more repairs to this van before we give it back to Barbara . Stay tuned for those.
Camera: Brian Kast
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Tools
AC Gauge Set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/cps-products-maia6q-blackmax-a-c-manifold-gauge-set-for-r134a#oid=1002_1
Universal Snap Ring Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/kastar-75-quick-switch-pliers-with-tip-kit#oid=1002_1
Related Videos
Introducing Fixing it Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKl6wuvXx60&feature=youtu.be
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyv7UpFPEc
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Rear Wing Window Motor Repair $0!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlx41w7L1E
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra8rnVutsGM
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUSNW3HDZgo
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Ii_6BKMZw
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAXVYd-bLk
AC Videos
AC System basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8
AC Performance test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
Finding and Repairing AC leaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8
Recharging AC systems: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE
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