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Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
10-02-2020, 01:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

So we just got T-boned (turning left on a steady...

So we just got T-boned (turning left on a steady green arrow, other car ran the red), fortunately, everyone walked away with nothing more than minor bumps and bruises. Car's probably totaled.

If...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

So the bolt head markings refers to the strength...

So the bolt head markings refers to the strength of the bolt, but amazingly, the compressor bracket mounting bolt really was the same thread as the manifold mounting bolt: M10 (you did get the pitch...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Wouldn't epoxy make this installment much MUCH...

Wouldn't epoxy make this installment much MUCH more permanent than a dash of Loctite?

Separately, what are the dimensions of the bolt I am replacing? The head says " [greek letter Theta] 9.8". I...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Should I screw in the stud in with the Loctite...

Should I screw in the stud in with the Loctite and let that dry before trying to tighten the nut?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

I'm familiar with snugging it down, but can you...

I'm familiar with snugging it down, but can you elaborate on what you mean by "without pulling out the threads"?

Appreciating the help, Tom!
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

I guess my main concerns with using the remaining...

I guess my main concerns with using the remaining threads is: a) how do I know how many I have left; and, b) how do I know if they're enough to do the job?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

And when you say the stripped part isn't deep...

And when you say the stripped part isn't deep enough, you mean that I would basically be in the same situation where I would still have to drill anyways, right?

With that and the thought of using...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 01:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Tom, if I understand correctly, the stud would...

Tom, if I understand correctly, the stud would secure at the bottom of the bore (because it's longer and maybe there are a couple of threads at the bottom), and I would secure it at the top with a...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Ya I was referring to the last course of action...

Ya I was referring to the last course of action you mentioned where I place an insert in the tapped hole and then screw the original in the insert. I would prefer to avoid drilling if it's not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-27-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

So I pulled out the mounting bolt for the hose...

So I pulled out the mounting bolt for the hose assembly and the threads for the compressor came along with it.... so I will definitely have to tap some new threads, but do I have to bother with...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-26-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Before going the drill and tap route, I want to...

Before going the drill and tap route, I want to try to make sure that there isn't a leak elsewhere that I might be missing.

I am considering purchasing a recharge kit with UV dye and oil,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-23-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

So with a hole that seems like the threads are...

So with a hole that seems like the threads are only somewhat stripped, still somewhat of a grip, do I still have to drill and tap, or could I just pop in the threaded insert?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-23-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

My evap to high-pressure line connection was very...

My evap to high-pressure line connection was very loose, tightened that down, and....it still leaks but WAY more slowly. I am starting to suspect the compressor mounting bolt for the hose assembly bc...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-22-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Called some shops in the area, and they all just...

Called some shops in the area, and they all just do a leak detection with a freon test charge, but I'll probably still take it there because I don't have a tank of freon with a valve, just the little...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-21-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

When the test is conducted and it is discovered...

When the test is conducted and it is discovered that a connection needs to be tightened, that's not a guarantee that it was the only loose connection, just that it was the loosest, correct? Or is the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-20-2020, 08:21 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

went ahead with the oem gaskets and oem torque,...

went ahead with the oem gaskets and oem torque, didn't seem like anything was in the way and it fit fine.

i checked the gauge set from ends to manifold, and it held -28 inHg for about an hour.
...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

checking the fit/clearance where/to what? as...

checking the fit/clearance where/to what?

as far as flow interference, how would something like that happen in this case? so that i can avoid it.

the only torque spec is the mounting bolt,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-19-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

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Originally got OEM hoses, but figured a Four Seasons hose assembly wasn't...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-16-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Oh, because I want to make sure that everything...

Oh, because I want to make sure that everything with my supply is fine too, so this is how I would check my entire gauge set. I googled blanking valve and am only finding blanking plugs - is this the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-16-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

ok cool, i figured as long as the clutch was not...

ok cool, i figured as long as the clutch was not engaged, I'd be ok, so I took out the relay.

new hose assembly and accum ordered, managed to get free next-day delivery through autozone, so that...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 11:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Trying to figure out what could have gone wrong...

Trying to figure out what could have gone wrong and, after reviewing Christine's thread, think that it was because I should have bent the rigid part of the hose assembly to clear the compressor...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 11:36 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

When you're right, you're right, George. Now...

When you're right, you're right, George.

Now that finishing tonight is no longer an option, I guess I don't have to worry about being on a deadline and can take my time.

I guess the new...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Thank you for the reassurance and support,...

Thank you for the reassurance and support, George. Good to know that I still have some stiff competition out there when it comes to the Idiot Olympics.

Seems like we had the same idea about the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Sorry - I see now how that was unclear. I wasn't...

Sorry - I see now how that was unclear. I wasn't having trouble with how to check the pressure and pull a vac.

I cracked the aluminum block at the end of the ac hose assembly leading up to the...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

If I don't have to start over and I get my new...

If I don't have to start over and I get my new hose quickly enough and still run into the same issue, do you think that I could pay a shop to do a nitrogen test for me and tell me where the leak is?
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 08:52 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

So when I closed the valves on the manifold to...

So when I closed the valves on the manifold to see if the system would hold vacuum, it was losing it pretty quickly. My suspicion was the bolt holding down the hoses, so I set the torque wrench to 25...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 07:55 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

Ok, so I have everything installed and sealed,...

Ok, so I have everything installed and sealed, vac pump is running for the seal check first. If everything is fine with that, I will pull a vac on it for a few hours.

At this stage, if it does not...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

ok i'm going to risk it on both counts. ...

ok i'm going to risk it on both counts.

keeping what's already in the accumulator and going top it off to 4 oz. of blue pag. subtract 4 oz (plus .25 oz of leak detector dye) from what i just...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

fortunately, i only opened the compressor today,...

fortunately, i only opened the compressor today, so not long on exposure. accumulator was only opened briefly to add the oil, then installed on the evap and capped off at the compressor end, but it's...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

so where does that leave me with regards to the 2...

so where does that leave me with regards to the 2 oz of oil that's already in the accumulator? should i trash the accumulator bc it is likely compromised?

christine, i have also seen posts saying...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

nope, i had already added 2oz of oil to the accum...

nope, i had already added 2oz of oil to the accum because i thought the rest would probably go into the compressor only to be interrupted.

just drained the compressor and i managed to get almost 7...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

....how did you know? it started raining mid-job...

....how did you know? it started raining mid-job and was getting dark, so I had to call it, but the system is connected from accumulator through evap to condenser with acc-comp and cond-comp...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
09-15-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 1,259
Posted By Taking_Notes

When replacing all AC components, do I have to distribute the oil throughout?

Working on a 2001, and the compressor is OEM and uses 8oz of PAG 150.

The evaporator and condenser are already installed, and it does not seem feasible for me to get any oil in there. Maybe I can...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
08-12-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 38,293
Posted By Taking_Notes

this might be raising a thread from the dead, but...

this might be raising a thread from the dead, but it has been very helpful to me and I thought that this video of a 95 blazer where he took off the entire right side of the housing might be a very...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-23-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Taking_Notes

Thinking back to how deep the pliers were able to...

Thinking back to how deep the pliers were able to get and looking at my new orifice tube, I'm starting to realize that the pliers were not going nearly deep enough for the port to be cleared and, in...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-23-2020, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Taking_Notes

So I got the evap hose off of both, the condenser...

So I got the evap hose off of both, the condenser and evaporator. I need to pull the filter out since I am flushing the evaporator. I tried to pull it out using a tool and needle nose pliers with no...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-23-2020, 09:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Taking_Notes

The plan is to use 2 wrenches, remove tube, try...

The plan is to use 2 wrenches, remove tube, try to twist it back (is this a bad idea?), insert new tube.

I REALLY do not want to swap the evap. I was just going to flush it and the evaporator hose...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
07-22-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 314
Posted By Taking_Notes

Twisted the male evaporator port which connects to the female evaporator tube fitting

I did not use two wrenches - like an idiot. How screwed am I? Am I "it's going to be hard to get the orifice tube out" screwed, "order a new evaporator" screwed, or is it somewhere in between like...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-07-2020, 01:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Taking_Notes

It's probably the original compressor that's...

It's probably the original compressor that's being swapped. But cool, that's what I was hoping for, considering the posts I was seeing were from 5-10 years ago.
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-07-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Taking_Notes

Yeah, I just figured that since I purchased an...

Yeah, I just figured that since I purchased an OEM part, it wasn't important to make a distinction, but definitely noted for the future!

After a quick search, it seems like my Delphi is a GM HT6,...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-06-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Taking_Notes

Found plenty of resources telling me that an '01...

Found plenty of resources telling me that an '01 S10 OEM compressor takes PAG 150 (8oz for the entire system); just thrown off by BAP sending PAG 46, the compressor label mentioning RL488 (PAG ~125),...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-06-2020, 06:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Taking_Notes

I remember coming across this thread! I am...

I remember coming across this thread! I am actually planning on following some of the guidelines mentioned here in conjunction with other resources.

I am somewhat familiar with GPD, in that it is...
Forum: 2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
06-06-2020, 02:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Taking_Notes

Did I miss something? Everything I have read, on-...

Did I miss something? Everything I have read, on- and off-forum, says PAG 150 for an OEM compressor. Yet, they sent PAG 46 and the compressor says RL488 or equivalent, which is PAG 125 from what I...
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