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by 0utThere
Fri Jul 08, 2022 4:29 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on
Replies: 11
Views: 3733

Re: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on

Hello everyone thanks:: Tbird cusser johnhere I found out what was wrong. I started to think about someone before me tried the advance auto copper seal ( they did it wrong left in the thermostat, the thermostat was bright copper. i replaced it) I tried a glass epoxy repair, lasted for almost a year....
by 0utThere
Tue Jun 07, 2022 5:17 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
Topic: how to weigh r134a refrigerant
Replies: 8
Views: 28195

Re: how to weigh r134a refrigerant

I used an electronic scale I bought on ebay for around $10 including shipping. I found the sticker, my location was by the strut tower in the engine bay. It describes the type of gas used and how much. Something i have always wonder if you weigh the can and can tap does that dilute the Oz weight of ...
by 0utThere
Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:42 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on
Replies: 11
Views: 3733

Re: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on

Johnhere i used a 2 part dye and developer to check the head https://youtu.be/uaKniXEtE9k Also, use an infrared temp gun on your block, the gauge may not be accurate, we see this all the time. Has it ever actually blown water out? Also, remove the rad cap, and run the engine until warmed up, and pee...
by 0utThere
Sun Jun 05, 2022 7:38 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on
Replies: 11
Views: 3733

Re: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on

Of course make/model/year is in the title, silly me. Not enough coffee. :D it happens to us all at one time or another Are you losing any coolant? Is it possible you still have a leaking head gasket? Why did it leak? Did it overheat? If it overheated, the head is likely warped. The best way to chec...
by 0utThere
Fri Jun 03, 2022 7:27 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on
Replies: 11
Views: 3733

Re: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on

thirdtbird Um it's in the title for my post, i left out Nissan , thought everyone would know that. Crusser i bought it used, looking at the radiator it looks original, the car has 184k miles. , yes new cap and thermostat. someone told me to put the car in the over temp w/o going into the danger zone...
by 0utThere
Fri Jun 03, 2022 5:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on
Replies: 11
Views: 3733

2002 Sentra 1.8L Overheats with the AC on

right off i have 2 generic questions 1. how often should the clutch on the compressor cycle off and for how long or does the clutch stay engaged. 2. there is a device called a thermal amp I think it's near the evaporator. does this sense the temp in the cabin and turn off the AC? could the compresso...
by 0utThere
Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:53 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Re: No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L

tbirdtbird i went out this morning and hooked up the manifold set again and w/ the engine running the pressure was zero low side as you stated it would be. i had not read this post yet . i put in a 1 lb can of R134a ...they are selling them for $2.50 at walmart right now so i thought what the heck. ...
by 0utThere
Wed Sep 29, 2021 6:20 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

Re: No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L

tbirdtbird, johnhere i had to undo the mount for the alternator which shares the same belt with the AC compressor. I tried to put the fan assembly for the rad in backwards and i pushed the rubber hose down a bit for the high side discharge from the evaporator out side of that ......? the outer clutc...
by 0utThere
Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:18 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L
Replies: 9
Views: 5145

No cold air 2002 Nissan sentra GXE 1.8L

The clutch engages when i turn on the AC, 79 degrees out. worked fine before i replaced the head gasket. low side engine off https://i.ibb.co/X77n5HL/LOWSIDE-ENGINE-OFFnew.jpg high side engine off https://i.ibb.co/y50HfN4/HIGHSIDE-ENGINE-OFFnew.jpg engine running https://i.ibb.co/HCqZGvh/ENGINE-RUNN...