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09-17-2011, 04:18 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Richmond, Va
Name: Jen
Age: 54
Posts: 12
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DIY? AC Condensor
The AC has not worked since I had my truck. After getting a couple of quotes on getting it fixed at a shop, I think I may take this on myself. Im very familiar with tools and such, change my own oil etc, but Im wondering if any of you would tackle this or have let someone else do it? I have two vehicles so Im not worried about it taking a couple of days to do. Not worried about breakin a nail or gettin dirty either. Ive done some research on it and I know its going to be hard and I know its going to require me to remove my dash and all that....just wondering if those of you that have done it yourself...any complications after?
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09-17-2011, 04:40 PM
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Cummins Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Palm Harbor Florida
Name: Lou
Age: 65
Posts: 2,861
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If 3rd gen trucks are the same as 2nd gen you have to remove the entire dash,airbags,instrument cluster ect just to get the a/c heater box out to change it. I plan on doing mine but it's probly more than a 2 day job if you ain't never done it i'm gonna do the heater core while i'm in there. I'm not afraid of tearin it apart except for the air bags don't like playin with them.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Coupe
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09-17-2011, 05:14 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Richmond, Va
Name: Jen
Age: 54
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To me, its all, remembering what I did, how I did it and where it went. Im not lookin forward to the airbags either. If I screw that up, its not like I can just go and buy another one, or two. =0( Ugh.
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09-17-2011, 05:41 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Oct 2010
Age: 45
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Wouldnt you have to have the entire AC system evacuated to get the AC condenser off? After watching the vid below, it doesnt seem too hard to do...but you would have to have a shop, evac your system, then take it off, replace it, then have the ship recharge the system.
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09-17-2011, 07:58 PM
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V6 Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: St. Augustine
Name: John
Age: 34
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Evacuating the system is probably the easiest part.
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09-17-2011, 08:13 PM
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Newb
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Richmond, Va
Name: Jen
Age: 54
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I think after 3 years it would be empty? I do have a 'connection' at the mechanic shop so he could prolly do that for me when the time comes. I could also ask to do it all in his backyard and he can step in if I need him. LOL.
Thanks for the video Adam. That's going to help alot. I will have to go and find part 2 of that video!!! Awesome!!! Thank you!!!
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09-17-2011, 09:20 PM
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Cummins Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Palm Harbor Florida
Name: Lou
Age: 65
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I'm a dumbass i did not read the thread you said condenser that's easy two lines and few bolts ,evac system,recharge. The evaporator is the one that,s always going bad on 2nd gens not sure on 3rd gen trucks.I'm very sorry i have been having one of those days i took a dumbass pill instead of a vitamin.
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Redneck engineerin beat to fit paint to match :
1966 barracuda 273 auto
2001 dodge ram 1500 quad cab
2013 Hyundai Elantra
2015 Hyundai Genesis 3.8 Coupe
All housed at the redneck mansion.
USAF Fighter Aircraft Mechanic 1979-1989
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