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by Gcostanza
Wed Nov 29, 2017 4:58 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What would cause this new compressor failure
Replies: 4
Views: 7938

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
by Gcostanza
Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What would cause this new compressor failure
Replies: 4
Views: 7938

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...
by Gcostanza
Wed Nov 08, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7524

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.
by Gcostanza
Wed Nov 08, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7524

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
by Gcostanza
Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:17 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7524

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...
by Gcostanza
Sun Nov 05, 2017 12:46 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Adding oil after full system replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 7524

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...