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Leaking Rear A/C Line Repair - Dodge Durango

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In this video I repair a leaking rear A/C high pressure line on a Dodge Durango. The kit I use from S.U.R.&R can be used to repair all kinds of leaking A/C lines and hoses. The make really nice A/C line block offs too. -Enjoy!
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@leoashrae4199 6 лет назад

Hi Eric...just a tip from an AC guy: Try a drop of NyLog on the O-ring, ferrule, and line (and sometimes the threads). NyLog is a sealant they've been using in the HVAC trade for years. It works, and if used correctly (meaning sparely), it will not gum up orifices or TXVs. I've had mixed results using NAPA repair fittings (never noticed if they were Dorman or SUR&R). Most of the time I can get them tight without sealants, but there is always that 10% that can never please the sniffer. Since I started using a couple drops of NyLog, I think I have that failure rate down to about 1%. Make sure you get the NyLog Blue...it's for refrigerant systems using PAG oil (NyLog Red is for CFC and HCFC refrigerants using mineral oil lubricants). The stuff sells for about $10 from my local HVAC supplier but, it's available on line at places like TruTech Tools for about $13. The last NAPA repair fitting I bought (like the 3/8 line-splice fitting you used in the video) was $48 my price (a rip-off, I know... the same fitting is $34 on Amazon). I haven't been able to find any reasonably priced kits like the one you have. So, mostly I buy OE lines and fittings. I've found they are usually about the same (and sometimes less) money. But, when a repair fitting is the answer (like Chrysler rear AC systems)... at the price for these non-reusable "You-have-one-shot-to-get-it-right" repair fittings, a drop of good sealant is cheap insurance.

@chadharmon5716 6 лет назад

The comedic value alone is worth watching your videos lol

@rrcoster 6 лет назад

Very true lol

@RagnarokCo 5 лет назад

He's always a hoot but this one had me laughing from start to finish!

@jonsaxon3997 4 года назад

YES IT IS!

@cbsctomh 6 лет назад

Back in the early 60's my siblings and I were sitting in the wagon at a stop light on a sweltering day with all the windows cranked open. Along side us was a car with the windows up and my brother said, "hey look at that guy...his windows don't roll down." Pop told us that his car was air conditioned and all six of us kids just stared at them...

@cmans79tr7 6 лет назад

cbsctomh - Ha ha, back in the same '60s (come to think of it 70's and 80's too) my father used to say to us "Let's roll the windows up to make the people think we have air conditioning!"

@63256325N 6 лет назад

You weren't kidding when you said it would be ridiculous to replace the whole line. Good fix, thanks for the video.

@JohnWilliams-mg2vk 6 лет назад

U make the best repair videos ever makes me stop being lazy and do something lol

@MC-ft8zv 6 лет назад

Another great video where Eric's comments make up most of the entertainment! Great impressions of armchair experts!

@kennethbrown1879 6 лет назад

Haha, the wire tie subscriber's voice is better than the surfer subscriber's voice. Good stuff.

@CubasAutomotive 6 лет назад

Kenneth BROWN 😂😂 Eric O and his "voices" are the 2nd best thing about his vids!!

@arthouston7361 5 лет назад

Since I was a guy who did this work, and moved on to doing commercial HVAC work, let me recommend not only the Nylog mentioned below, but also to pressure test the system with dry nitrogen up to the working pressure with a little 134a in the system, and then go over everything for a final leak check. As you no doubt know, Chrysler had a big problem with evaps leaking, and my detection method was to hold my sniffer at the evap case drain, since the refrigerant was heavier than air, and when I had silence (from the detector) it was golden.

@colinwilson1585 6 лет назад

Schweet repair. 16 years in the motor trade and I've never repaired an a/c line, always replaced. I like it 👍

@GeneralRELee 5 лет назад

If the car manufacturer companies hired good people like Mr. O as a consultant as to the serviceability of their vehicles and how to make things better, the world would be a better place.

@stevemazzarella9259 6 лет назад

Just aluminum welded a rub through on an a/c line yesterday... couldn’t get a new one, aftermarket rear ac in a e250 van... it worked fine!!!!!

@wayneyoung7265 9 месяцев назад

Good job dude, nothing better than honest money saver mechanic. They are getting harder to find and parts have sky rocketed.

@j.cooper2246 6 лет назад

Eric o… it seems you got lucky with the location of the leak as most of that line looks to be unaccessible. Good call on your part to do the compression fitting. I believe the customer would look at that and say that is a professional repair.. Thanks for the video way to start my Saturday morning off right.also that monroe shock stool would look better in my garage!" Too cool"

@ronleroy6416 6 лет назад

Great job Eric.I am a Chrysler tech in northern Ontario Canada.This is a common problem with these durangos.We fix them the same way here, even under warranty.Very poor design,almost impossible to replace the whole line bundle as a unit without destroying it.

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

So basically I did a "dealer level" repair! SWEET!

@adamsorenson6741 Год назад

I've got this issue with my 14 SXT Durango. But the line has rubbed through causing a pretty heavy leak right above the transmission The line was rubbing on the top of the transmission. There is not adequate room to do this type of repair up there, what are my options?? Please help!!

@davenay1645 6 лет назад

yet another great job mr O love your commentary while you work

@125sm3 6 лет назад

Theres looking after the customer and not going for the big money job. Look after the customer because they will return. Also spread the good word. Nice one Eric O.

@bennyogden4524 4 года назад

You're about the best mechanic I ever seen on TV man you're good you're truthful you don't cuss much and you're a badass mechanic

@GeminiSeven43 3 года назад

My first job was working with Reynolds Aluminum Solar back in the early 80's and they had aluminum compression fitting for connecting their aluminum solar panels and they were also a one shot deal and if it leaked the glycol then you got out the hack saw and tried again. No loosening or tightening on those God awful fittings and fine thread just to make it more difficult. Great video as usual, you truly are a joy to watch for those of us in the maintenance trenches.

@wyattoneable 6 лет назад

I know the wire ties were not your first choice but as you mentioned, they are the only choice for this job. No one's going to see it in normal operation anyway. Well done.

@adamtrombino106 6 лет назад

I wish I'd known about those products yrs ago. I passed on a couple A/C jobs that had impossible to replace frt to rr lines that were leaking. BTW, expensive or not, a customer will gladly pay $30.00 for a fitting vs 300 for a line and god knows what kind of labor. May not be the prettiest fix, but function over form in this case. Nicely done!

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

Plus you have the option to just block them off too

@klwthe3rd 6 лет назад

Since doing a complete replacement of the OEM lines were not cost feasible, this was the next best alternative for the customer. I actually was happy to see Eric O. Use the aluminium compression fittings over those rubber hoses. The compression fittings look more stock/OEM and I think they will be more durable. I don't think my mechanic shop knows or has this kit for A/C since every time I had a leak I either had the whole line replaced or I lived without the A/C. I'm definitely gonna let him know as it's an awesome alternative and much cheaper too. Love this channel!

@satamanschmidt3428 6 лет назад

If you lived where I live, Phoenix, AZ you definitely DON'T GO WITHOUT AC. If my AC breaks and it can't be repaired I buy a new car.

@klwthe3rd 6 лет назад

SATAMAN Schmidt I thought Arizona was supposed to have dry heat? No humidity where you don't sweat? Not like the southeast where the humidity is off the charts. I can remember growing up when air conditioning in vehicles was an option and I myself have owned cars without it. I'm not going to get rid of a perfectly good car because of a non working A/C system.

@satamanschmidt3428 6 лет назад

Then buy yourself some oven mitts because you can't hold the steering wheel out here in Summer without air even with full gangster window tint which is absolutely mandatory. Brakes are optional, AC is not. Every year children die in cars left by idiot parents who leave them in the car and go shopping. It's a dry heat pal but 115F is 115F I don't care how dry it is. That stated very seldom will any water come out of the AC drain. Back in Pittsburgh you'd have a pond underneath you when stopped at a red light. Here nothing.

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

insert "ove'glove", solar reflective shield and solar window vent fan commercials here ;))

@klwthe3rd 6 лет назад

We're not talking about the car parked with all the windows rolled up?? What are you talking about?? You just lower the windows of the car while you drive so you can lower the temperature. Once the car gets rolling the temperature will reduce. You act like nobody else ever lived in a super hot climate. No kids ever died from driving down the interstate with all the windows down.

@davecc0000 6 лет назад

Genius fix. Your humor makes auto repair fun! (almost...)

@CubasAutomotive 6 лет назад

It's always helpful to know about new tools & techniques to make our jobs easier. I never heard of these "bypass" parts... and the fact they also make a cap-off, that certainly can come in handy and get us out of a jam. Save us or customers money as well! Thanks Eric!

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

I do more rear block offs than repairs TBH

@CubasAutomotive 6 лет назад

South Main Auto Repair I did hear you mention that somewhere in the video. But heck! At least we have options.... I can't thank you enough!

@kipgies 6 лет назад

2nd... Eric, crazy dude.... you guys and road salt.... man I live in the other crazy state CA, got 350,000 mile cars and no rust.. love it dude!

@94jimmy5 6 лет назад

Nice fully functional repair. Adapt, overcome, cost effective. Kudos!

@michaelguerriero5441 3 года назад

Hello this is Greg in Brooklyn I think it was a great repair good for you good for the customer everybody wins

@SmittySmithsonite 6 лет назад

I used a brass ferrule compression fitting on the plastic clutch line on that '94 S10 plow truck I've got. Works mint! 😁 Saved me from having to do the job twice after my zip ties melted, and then let the plastic line lay right on the exhaust, as I held it to the boards until the valves floated while stuck in the snow. I underestimated the heat of a 5,500 RPM run at ZERO MPH. 😂 Just came in to eat lunch & clear my head. Battling a '08 Impala with a P0411. Had a plugged up solenoid valve / pressure sensor, and a bad solenoid valve relay. Well, I don't know if it's my Autel, or GM just being GM, but I was so mad this morning that I'm ready to take a nap here at 1pm! Trying to run the AIR test. First, while troubleshooting, it said, "Engine temp. too low" ... so ran it around the block ... then it says, "Engine temp too high". SERIOUSLY?? Wasted a ton of time waiting for it to cool enough to run, then the stupid thing times out, so key off / back on to try again - did that a bunch of times to confirm the new relay and valve worked. Now it's back together, so I figured I'd run the AIR test and set the monitor. Tried, and it won't let me in anymore! GRRR! Keeps saying, "Wait 60 seconds - limit exceeded". Key off / key back on, same deal! Now I can't confirm the fix unless I let it go and let the lady drive it for 2 months, since she doesn't leave town. I friggin HATE modern cars man!! I just can't deal with this stupid crap!! 🤬Letting me, and the car cool down, and I'll try one more time. This is friggin RIDICULOUS!!! Might have to just let the lady take it and walk away. 😤

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

HAHA (sorry to laugh at you) Good ol GM AIR System. Did that one take that million dollar "diverter valve pressure sensor" combo? Expensive little guys and they corrode on this inside and set up all the time. Even when I use the tech II it has a 30sec max on timer then it is key off and wait. That gets frustrating on GM because they do that on the cam actuators and other tests too...

@SmittySmithsonite 6 лет назад

Ahh, great! I get to look forward to that too.😔 I know you know the struggle! I swear GM is trying to make techs quit. The way they engineer stuff makes my blood boil! Defies all logic! Yeah, I replaced that valve/sensor combo unit. That was fun. Stupid plastic retainers on the hoses. Fantastic location for that blower motor too - right in the line of fire for salt, water, and road sand. None of the o-rings I had were the same thickness as what GM used - I figured as much! They were still relatively pliable, so I douched them with silicon grease and reinstalled. After I relaxed and watched your video here, I went back out there, and I was able to run the AIR monitor - was strange, because the Autel said the test failed ( think it was spelled "test fuaild", or something lost in translation, LOL! 😂). Monitor read OK, and no codes - I WON! 😁Anyway, I shipped it, so the lady can run it and get the rest of the monitors to complete (I couldn't get the EVAP monitor to run with the Autel - kept kicking me out because some unknown condition wasn't met - said to rev to 1,800-2,200 ... but the second I touched the pedal, it aborted). We'll see if it ends up back here for something else. What a TOILET that vehicle is!! 10 years old and it's complete JUNK! SMH ...

@davidrobins4025 3 года назад

Your attention to detail is reassuring for the customer. Thanks for showing us this repair.

@djquack13 6 лет назад

Cheap, easy and effective. What else could you ask for? That would be a life saver here in North Texas!

@spelunkerd 6 лет назад

Great to see an AC repair. People wonder why AC is so expensive, but when you factor in all the specialty tools and training, its easy to see why. For an isolated rear AC problem I might have been inclined to block that part off, recognizing that the front AC was fine. Next one that comes in to be blocked off, please keep the camera rolling.

@michaelguerriero5441 3 года назад

Hello this is Greg in Brooklyn I am an older mechanic been doing this since I'm 12 years old I enjoy your Channel you do things a lot like myself I find it entertaining and I enjoy it

@2sheetstothewind484 6 лет назад

I never had luck or patience with those leak detectors. Last truck shop I worked at we had a nitrogen bottle with a gauge and low side ac fitting. That worked slick for finding leaks. Eric, you`re gonna start losing your hair if you keep worrying what some scumbags say behind your back. You`re the best out there thusly being a target to the low lifes. Keep up the good work buddy.

@nutz4gunz457 6 лет назад

I like that the company is repurposing tackle boxes for their fittings and hoses. I have that exact same box, I bought it from Dicks many years ago.

@klwthe3rd 6 лет назад

Nutz4Gunz45 I was thinking the same thing when I saw that latch on the front. Hehe

@williegillie5712 5 лет назад

At 6:40 my Alexa said sorry I can’t help you with that. With over 100,000 viewers I’ll bet that’ll get em chuckling. You tackled a job not many would wanna try. Don’t forget you left the end on that hose when ya put it back away. Nice job kudos Eric on that fix.

@aday1637 6 лет назад

PS: if you slide a piece of rubber hose just larger diameter than tube onto part next to tank prior to installing coupling it will insulate the tubing next to the tank. And by the way, when you leak check, do so by vac'ing the system then doing a 10 minute test to see if the vacuum leaks down prior to charging (if you don't already do that). You probably already know this but for those who are watching, they may not. I've found the electronic leak detectors so inaccrurate as to be unreliable for most smaller leaks. And I've got over 40 years experience on a/c and refrigeration (perhaps 10,000 leak checks under my belt).

@lawman1995 6 лет назад

A Day what do you think about pressurizing with dry nitrogen? I've had semis pass a vacuum leak test but not hold a charge. Just the other day I had a dump truck that had been charged at a mom and pop shop that could not find any leaks. I hooked a machine to it and pulled it down only had .4 lbs in it. Ran a vacuum leak test and passed. Hooked nitrogen to it at 250 psi and the leak shows its self at the TXV. Evaporator somehow wore down enough on the flange to where the o-ring would not seal under pressure.

@MrWhitestew 6 лет назад

Good morning from San Jose, California! It's 2:16 a.m. and 60 degrees. Thank you for taking time to entertain all of the people, nothing like a good video after work.

@rehlek 6 лет назад

just bought tat same Astro light, and holy man is it a winner in my books. also bought the Astro nano and it's equally as good. fantastic tools from that company

@TheSlestak 5 лет назад

i got one too from the SMA storefront. Waiting for something to break in the dark.All ive been able to do is tease the wife with it.

@PullerbearEd 6 лет назад

After seeing you use there products I've used them a few times with great results. Thanks for all the great videos.

@jhulin9018 8 месяцев назад

Such great practical advice. Really appreciated and it help greatly with my issue. Thanks again!

@buleyauto 5 лет назад

Did something very similar today to my 2011 Durango using *GASP* Dorman line terminator block off kits, one 3/8" and one 5/8" (for the guy below asking). Got the Dorman parts on Amazon for about $32, plus a can of AC Pro. I cut the lines about 10" farther forward than where you did, right near the very front of the rear driveshaft because I think my leak was between there and the spot where your repair was. The terminations were good quality and appeared to seal well, no leaks noted after the first hour...we will see how it holds up. My third row passengers won't be happy this summer but this is a brilliant repair.

@8953147 6 лет назад

Like "Cool Hand Luke" with the AC repair!!

@denniswilkinson1118 6 лет назад

That's a great repair. No customer would spend hundreds on OEM lines. Well done.

@jackpatteeuw9244 6 лет назад

A couple of years ago, the A/C lines to my rear evaporator on my '98 E150 failed for the second time in its life. The first time, I purchased the OEM replacement line kit at $,$$$ ! The repair required dropping the gas tank so all together it was BIG BUCKS> This time the repair shop said they could have a custom made hose made and installed for only a couple hundred. The shop subcontracted out the hose and unfortunately the company had a hard time getting the proper ends so it took several days to "build" the hoses. They used Goodyear Galaxy A/C hose and just tie wrapped to the frame from the front to the rear. I did add some "extra" protection at point that were likely to chafe. How many 20 year old midwest vans have functioning rear A/C ! Pretty amazing !!!

@shawjoe71 6 лет назад

"If a CV boot clamp had a baby" - Eric O.

@gaylanhutcherson1501 6 лет назад

Glad I live in Arkansas no salt on the roads I'm gonna try to buy that repair kit thanks Eric

@gaylanhutcherson1501 6 лет назад

Yar Nunya Yes sir they a little out here on Crowley Ridge in Wynne but I never drive my 91 SS454 Truck in the mess that what my jeep is for

@JPRD2379 6 лет назад

A rubber lined “p” clamps would have been perfect for securing lines together also I remember years ago refrigeration technicians would have used compatible refrigeration oil to aid in joining threaded compression fittings- great work & enjoy videos:)

@kwan315 6 лет назад

If it saves me money, I'm with it great job Mr.O!!

@shaneharrison4775 3 года назад

Cool seeing that get fixed as it should be

@AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад

Wow at how Deep Behind All the Shields and The routing dodge took for them ac lines for the rear evaporator its a puzzle for sure Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

@SaltyTubers 6 лет назад

Great work Mr. O! Thoroughly enjoy your shared experience with these tools (and others). Your solution is a great example of risk/reward paying off. Why spend hours and unneeded parts on something that can be simply fixed? Looking forward to your next video!

@TheTheomax 6 лет назад

I was looking at those kind of compresson fittings a while back. But I was able to get the whole line. They appear to be the way go when your working in a area with very little to no room. Thumbs up from me as alway's and thank you for taking all of us along

@scflooring8658 2 года назад

Those lines are a problem waiting to happen wow!!!! Who was the engineer that thought this was a great idea?? It should be mandatory that these engineers have to change the parts they design…..maybe then things would be a little easier to work on!!!! Great job as always Mr. O keep those videos coming you are by far the best I’ve ever seen!!!!

@thecuss6817 2 года назад

We used SwageLok fittings in the laboratory, were leak free and reusable and with small molecules like hydrogen and helium. Available in different metals like aluminum, and metric and SAE as well.

@FrankRuiz66 6 лет назад

A shady shop would have cashed in on that ac system like they often do.. Good job.. 👍👍👍 Another 💯% SMA repair that's fair.

@madmeatlogger 6 лет назад

Eric. I am disappointed you didn’t use a Cigar to find that AC leak. I’ve heard it works for more than just Evap... Thanks for the Video buddy. As always I appreciate your thoroughness.

@mannys9130 6 лет назад

Greg Hafemann Rev up your engines!!!

@comingundone27 6 лет назад

Thank you for showing me this. I love the brake line stuff they have but I didnt know they have this. My parts rep I guess isnt doing his job and showing me this stuff.

@haywardsautomotive6156 6 лет назад

They call them cinch clamps. I get the PNs from SUR&R website & order from eBay. Less than Adv Auto free shipping & no tax. The 5/16 comp fitting PN AC516 at Advance $28.99 +Tax and eBay $24.29 5/16" doesn't come in kit (don't know why) but can be ordered separately along with a bunch of mm fittings. AGS does same crap and you have to buy at auto parts or hardware stores. Auto Cooling Solutions has some nice splies good to 2600 psi I may try in the future. I'm going to say it but Dorman does have certain products that are pretty good like the splice fittings and their nylon fuel line repair kit but I'm under duress writing this b/c most everything else is junk and will comeback broken if it makes it out the door. Nice job & enjoyed the video as usual!

@LarryBurt-er9er 11 месяцев назад

Great explanations and visual and audio explanations thanks

@dougcook1176 6 лет назад

Sometimes when we are tubing instrumentation runs with multiple compression fittings we will mark the tubing on the dry fit behind the nut with a sharpie. Then we can quickly visually check everything has stayed together before tightening. Very enjoyable video, keep up the good work!

@hugmedeb 6 лет назад

Great video.....ETCG should take notes....he's lost his way on how to make good video's....Thanks Eric....

@jws3925 6 лет назад

agree!!!

@hugmedeb 6 лет назад

samohT dooH ....i agree...something is going on with him....poor videos since he came back of his break....always short and once a week....while Eric O has a bussiness to run and he's pumpin out 2 to 3 videos weekly....my respect Eric O.....the days of one video a week is gone my friend...if you want to stay in the game get your ass out of the gutter and start making good and long videos.....ring Eric O if you forgot how to do that.....

@Bighead-he8zb 6 лет назад

ETCG continues to make high quality videos. You can always trust the information from his videos. SMA sets the bar high with high quality videos injected with humor along with an enormous variety of car repairs. ETCG is more serious than SMA. I actually find it annoying when an instructional video spends too much time being silly. SMA has mastered the art of humor in his videos. ETCG didn't lose his way because you discovered SMA.

@bobspurloc 6 лет назад

The difference is that Eric O has a job that supports his family. It seems ETCG quit his job because he was making a ton off RU-vid and then BAM they changed their policies resulting in lost income. He doesn't fix cars anymore unless they are his or his friends... It Seems. So he started doing Sponsored videos for products he knows suck aka Mobil 1 year long etc

@Frank_Techguy 6 лет назад

You saved the customer a ton of cash.

@halfton1979 6 лет назад

cool a a/c video. we already hit well over 90 degrees here in phx

@basshunter428 2 года назад

There are a number of outer shaft deburring tools that work very well for such applications and reasonably cheap too (under $20). They are quick, and since they pull the shavings away, much less likely to leave anyvin the tubing. Nice job, Eric! 👍

@geologic740 6 лет назад

This one was interesting. Everything I was thinking, you said out loud. Happy to see professional work being done. Thanks for demonstrating the repair kit.

@DD-DD-DD 6 лет назад

Amazon sells their stuff to the public. That kit is $425. Search "S.U.R&R" to find it. They have some smaller fitting replacement kits. As you said, none of it is cheap.

@phprofYT 5 лет назад

I have a 2014 Durango and the same thing happened 2 years after purchase (2016). I was so mad I drafted a letter to FCA and my wife deleted it. At least if was still under warranty. Anyway, they claimed they had to partially lower the fuel tank to do the work so I ran the tank as low as I could and dropped it off for the day. Came back at 5 PM and drove off satisfied. Fast forward 16 months and I'm at my brother-in-laws farm and he puts it up on his lift. He is curious since his friends just bought a used Durango of the same year. Well, the lines had all popped out of those cheap plastic "holders" and he found a missing gas tank strap bolt. Thankfully he is a trained mechanic (heavy diesel but I don't let that bother me ...) so he found a suitable replacement bolt and showed me a way to strap the a/c lines back and keep them from banging around. After I returned to my dealer I showed them the picture of the missing bolt. They apologized. Later I found out the mechanic was given a royal butt chewing for the mistake. I'm just glad that the tank didn't fall out of the 700 mile trip to my in-laws.

@benjaminstockton3508 6 лет назад

You did a good job eric o.you saved that customer a lot money by fixing it that way that was not a halfway job that was a good job

@av8tore71 6 лет назад

When I'm working on AC systems on airplane I use SUR&R. I have to agree they make top notch stuff!!

@Micko350 6 лет назад

I've never seen those anywhere before, great idea! I usually TIG Weld holes or damage from accidents in A/C lines. You said 'cough Dorman' 1 more time than SUR & R so 'cough Dorman' will be thrilled! Haha Another alternative(though not my first choice) to the zip tie could be a rubber insulated saddle/cable clamp etc but that would entail drilling holes to fix to the vehicle.

@efrainrivera3450 2 года назад

Great job learning alot watching you do repairs Mr O. I'm going to isolate rear evap on my 2010 grand caravan

@timm.4873 6 лет назад

Another Eric O and Teds excellent adventure

@tb2187 6 лет назад

The power of the X will keep that line in place forever. I think you should do all of your videos entirely in the “Bro” voice from now on.

@emmanuelrodriguez1043 3 года назад

I have a 2015 durango 3.6 AC Compressor works but no cool air! If I have a leak like this I'm doing it myself... Thanks for such great work and detailed info showing us... That 1234yf is a pain in the axx...

@kennypatrol2zero616 6 лет назад

Ye that was a good kit, only one thing i thought they might have made was pipe inserts to help maintane the pipe structure cose they are really thin pipes, but you nailed again save a lot money there, now dont forget to order some new one's. cheers

@Drewski2Shoes 2 года назад

Been looking at a 2011 Durango for sale for cheap and it's cheap cuz A/C doesn't blow cold so this lead me to do some searching and I found this video. You now have a new subscriber! Video was excellent....great info, great commentary, and u made it look so easy! Good job 💪🏽

@zr1sparky1 3 года назад

With the Venturi technique your creating a low pressure outside of the hole then drawing a vacuum so the relative pressure is higher inside the tube than outside.

@RobertL78 6 лет назад

I just had to change the shaft seal on my ac compressor. The power steering pump had been leaking all over it for about a decade. I hosed everything down with brake clean before working and learned the hard way about the brake clean and refrigerant sniffer. As soon as I walked under my car port, it went off and pegged the scale. It’s a TIF ZX-1.

@russqualls 6 лет назад

These are such a pain in the a** to work on Eric. Your experience and skill helps you make your own luck in these cases. That said, fixing the high pressure side always makes me cross my fingers, toes and eyes just hoping it doesn’t leak. Nicely done!

@BeingInTheMessiah 6 лет назад

Give it the twirl about while pulln' out. Classic move

@robhunter2435 Год назад

Another satisfying video Thanks Eric

@robertjospeh1097 2 месяца назад

Great job Eric!

@throttlebottle5906 6 лет назад

should I drive to "SU R&R" and put a giant "SMA" sign out front! :)) I'm real close by, must've past there place 20+ times in the last 2 weeks, last being 45 minutes ago. lol

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

oh no killing that is cool ! Sure wish I could Just by from them directly...

@chriskowalski7038 6 лет назад

We use the compression fittings on all the pneumatics at work...they work surprisingly well..

@cmans79tr7 6 лет назад

You sure were in rare form in this vid. Just to name only two nuggets: "A crooked finger's width..." ...and..."Magic laser beam cutter..."... Not to mention your "Life Lessons" ....Made my Saturday. Thanks, bye.

@klwthe3rd 6 лет назад

cmans79tr7 what about "if a cv boot had a baby, this is what it would be!"

@cmans79tr7 6 лет назад

Kenneth White- Yeah and "I just paid you a million dollars and now my car is leaking!"

@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP 6 лет назад

Another awesome SMA video- that's what I think.

@alexpuls8219 5 лет назад

"The twirl about, while pullin out, classic move" that was one of your best lines ever 😂😂😂😂

@davidb.fishburn9338 6 лет назад

That's interesting that there are kits like that available. Thanks for the reminder about the Chrysler minivans. I've had to change the rear a/c lines on a few under the recall. Wish that they would have done what GM did, put them in sections, would have made doing the recall easier.

@50sKid 6 лет назад

Plus vacuum is sucking things inward whereas the charge will push things outward--I find that's a reason you won't see a vacuum decay yet you might see a leak once it's charged.

@ofujuncky 6 лет назад

Way good fix for a night mare job! Think your a great mechanic!

@Paul1958R 6 лет назад

Eric, Thanks for another great video showing a cost effective repair doable by the average guy. God bless Paul

@josephlanguemi 6 лет назад

Rocking the craftsman wrenches.

@SouthMainAuto 6 лет назад

'merica!

@doctorjohn-burgtekie 6 лет назад

Nice video got to stay cool when things get hot even at 30 degrees.

@Danman1972 6 лет назад

for zip-ties use a side cutters or "flush cut" cutters and it won't be sharp for the next guy. A small file will make quick work of the point if you can access it. Its a pet peeve of mine.

@umargmail9820 5 лет назад

The best chanel for me. Love your unique tools and your ability to fix.

@jasonmushersee 6 лет назад

I guess times have changed. When i was in autobody college 1991 we installed rear cabin ac on our instructors personal ford van that had R12. We used 3000psi hydraulic hose on the high pressure side & regular 5/8 radiator hose and hose clamps on the low. A lot of it. All the reclaimed R12 was free sucked/filtered/stored from damaged cars.

@paulcopeland9035 6 лет назад

R12 ran at much lower pressure than todays R134.

@dfb1111 3 года назад

Another solution for systems that the owner may consider repairing in the future, I use the bolt in block off plates from Auto Cooling Solutions. They bolt in at the line connection and seal like the original did. No need to sacrifice the line set.

@johnralston5818 6 лет назад

... good job, eric... go ahead & take a coffee break, on the clock. & don't forget to tell Misses Oh how proud you are that she is a 'stand up' answering machine/auditer. ;) Thanks for the video. ( & 'member, if i can, don't mean you can. ;)