This is really a Fixing it Forward episode since it involves one of the FiF project vehicles. Thats right, the 1998 Chrysler Town & Country is back and it has an AC problem. Seems like a simple fix, but it turns out to be anything but.
I loose it a little in this one. You like it when I get mad. This van has a way of doing that to me I guess.
In case you missed (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnoQHDsF3Pw
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Tools
KNIPEX Pliers: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-8603180-7-pliers-wrench/#oid=1002_1
AC Gauge set: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/cps-products-am134buq-acme-brass-a-c-manifold-gauge-set-for-r134a#oid=1002_1
Vacuum pump: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/fjc-6905-1-5-cfm-vacuum-pump#oid=1002_1
DeWalt 3/8″ Impact: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/dewalt-dc823ka-3-8-18v-cordless-impact-wrench-kit#oid=1002_1
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Coast Pen Light: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/coast-19648-rechargeable-pen-light/#oid=1002_1
Zep Penetrating oil: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Penetrating-Lubricant-Spray
Related Videos
Introducing Fixing it Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKl6wuvXx60&feature=youtu.be
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission Diagnosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVyv7UpFPEc
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Rear Wing Window Motor Repair $0!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUlx41w7L1E
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ra8rnVutsGM
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUSNW3HDZgo
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5Ii_6BKMZw
1998 Chrysler Town & Country Transmission/Radiator Replacement (Part 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILAXVYd-bLk
1998 Chrysler Town & Country AC Repair (Part 1) & Headlight Restoration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKQGpmVwkbc
1998 Chrysler Town & Country AC Repair (Part 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDYbcFmbs4
AC System Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w17DpGCcRj8
AC Performance test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU_A4wNuHXI
Finding and Repairing AC leaks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95RdGLFIbL8
Recharging AC systems: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglPJuBXVeE
Comebacks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Js2MN0gi4jo
Useful articles.
Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats
No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems
Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems
Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues
Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car
HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems
Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks
MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg
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I am quite a noob at working on cars. My ac wasn't working on my Toyota 4runner 98, and I replaced the drier, condenser, evaporator, and the valves quite easily, I thought it would probably be similar in other cars. But man, was I wrong!
Chrysler Junk.
F Chrysler. That looked horrible.
That flashlight flew straight down to hell when you threw it 🤣
I also like that part where Eric is like “OHKAY…. so whatcha problem with the valve????” I love it makes me laugh every time
Oh after like what 4 years well I studied hvac on cars could it be the condenser isn’t holding that pressure? If that makes sense.
ETCG trying to get that a/c line out-
On camera: mmm……..ugh
Off camera: $%&$% &@$%& &&$%@ @&&
Why not leave the suction coupler attached with the end capped?
If you fill the system with dry nitrogen and let it sit for 10 minutes it will show any leak but it will dry up any moisture or oil then vaccum and ready to go
Lol you read my mind when you said to shut up lmao
If Eric was flat rate on this one he lost his ass that's one reason if you don't know do 5 minutes of research to find out how to do the repair
Does anyone know what kinda flashlight that is?
I had a dodge mini van similar to that. The worst lemon I ever drove.
When yo do battery wire ends and they’re that small skin it back 1.5 further and bend it which doubles your contact surface, gives you pretty clean conductor and not having to maximize compression on such a small wire. Same goes with your wire crimping procedure cause filling the space better automatically gives you more conductive surface for your voltage.
Very cool video!
Chrysler… Geeze…
When we going to get a new one of these videos
It would have been hilarious if when you were saying check the description if you would have said it like this "Eric what about this? What about that? Which I would ask you what about deez nutz (holding up a hand full of random nuts) then tell you to check the description." which would have made it funnier. Love you bruv, no homo, keep up to good work, your content not only helps educate people but it helps people like me who is healing from sever injuries where the amount of automotive work is great reduced which as effed up as my childhood was and the stuff I have gone through over the years, working on cars has been an outlet for me so not being in the physical condition to do a lot of work has taken away from escaping from things by working on cars has made things tougher.
While typing this it got to the part where you bent over and said "Thank you sir. May I have another?" and that made me laugh. My personal favorite things to say is "Who's the stupid fuck that designed this shit?! The engineer that designed this as well as the project manager that approved this should be shot." Usually followed by tossing a wrench with blood on it across the shop and then asking myself why did I do that and then having to locate said tool but that's a life that I wouldn't trade anything for.
@ 24:12 He said let there be no light…
16:40 – grill cover in part 1, grilling tongs here… maybe the next video in this series will replace engine oil with bacon grease 😀
I love my mom's 05 grand caravan, but the fact that even small maintenance stuff requires the most work bugs me a ton. To replace the rear 3 spark plugs, you have to remove the whole windshield cowl and frame. On my civic is 4 bolts for each coil. Chrysler's are the absolute worst to repair
this is awesome. i watched it multiple times. You should do more
Maybe I'm weird but I prefer the nut and bolt to be the same size. Makes it easier to know what I need.
Chrysler junk 😂 im the same when it comes to mercedez. Absolute trash and stupidity
I'm so confused. Is it just me or did he have the wrenches in the complete wrong spot when trying to remove that valve?? No wonder it wouldn't come out.
crys_la with out a doubt employ the weirdest engineers on the planet! Truth is they get the guys who can't get jobs at the good car company's.
Yeah I'm sticking to trucks and SUVs, at least theres still some room on a modern V8 in a pickup
I’ll be looking for part 3; love these day in the life videos
I worked on vacuum chambers for spacecraft. The object was to pump all gas molecules out of the tank. At the end, you used a cold finger that the few gas molecules "froze" to. Molecules only moved around by brownian motion so could take quite a while for all molecules to touch the cold finger. Cold finger was cooled by liquid nitrogen and was close to -273 deg C.
And another reason I own GM's…
24:12 That is so much how i would react XD
This guy makes me laugh. Lol!!! He just needs to quit talking so much. 😆
Classic Chrysler
I'll stick to my Japanese sedans
I like to call that the trickle down effect lol
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