Come along and experience some déjà vu as I replace another A/C condenser. this time it is on a 2008 Pontiac Torrent. The customer diagnosed this one himself and asked if I would replace the condenser and then recharge his air conditioning and make sure it blows cold again.
Should be the same or very similar for the Chevrolet Equinox I believe too.
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Should be the same or very similar for the Chevrolet Equinox I believe too.
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Do you work on any fog light problems on Chrysler 300c
I tend to use dykes and slotted screw driver also to remove plastic push pins and Christmas tree clips they tend to always work better then Clip tools I agree with you Eric O they get tons of dirt and mud in them around me that cakes on and the heat here makes them instantly brittle @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC
Is this South Main Auto or South Main Body Shop?
I unerstand about the dementia. My wife has Alzheimers and it is a devestating disease.
Wow What a great video. I have the same Torrent with the same problem. I just don't think I have the tools and space to perform the replacement myself so I may need to take it to a local shop.
Those do have good A/C if everything is right. My 2005 Equinox and my parents 2005 Equinox both worked good.
Not quite like doing that on an Old GM B-body is it?
A small rock took out my wife’s condenser grill on her 2016 Accord and yes it was a very pricey repair
and worth every dollar spent when we’re driving a black car with a black interior during these 90° days….Very nice repair you were thorough and complete never losing or damaging anything.
Eric I'm impressed. Seems you need to be a body and fender man to be an ace mechanic these days, great job. No extra parts I see.
Dang! Was the rear license plate in the way too?
Eric come on man little tada on the radiator goes along way to a clean mechanic
Good info, I might be doing this job on my mother in law's equinox next week.
Good job.
I know they’re expensive as hell but those ratcheting wrenches have saved my ass many a time. They’ve paid for themselves. I definitely would get a “truck brand” though.
I really dig the color of this ride.
you got em lols
looks like the fog lights were not reconnected Eric
You should see a clean spot for the bolts to the latch. The fact that you take videos on many services, you have the proof on what you have done.
More proof that engineers don't work on cars.
You know Eric sometimes I find myself blowing the dirt off of or the whatever mechanics do on my phone..lol
Been stuck home with Covid for the last two weeks luckily not sick worst symptom is loss of smell and taste. Just wanted to thank you for making the videos learned a lot.
Was wondering
What would Scotty say about that bolt ? 😂
Wow chevy like a Pacifica wow who knew
When people pull away like that from a shop or garage (or friends who works on cars) you have to get to wondering, do they drive like that always? Or do they just decide that if something is going to go wrong, they want it to go wrong near where it can be fixed?
The only thing worse than leaving a design in such a way that requires a wrench for some part that could pretty easily be designed around it and not need one is having that but also having on the same job or worse yet the same part, steps that can’t be done with a wrench
Those clips with the ears make good use of those flat nosed pliers
You need two (or two sets) of those clip removal pry bars, one for doors and near paint, and the other thinner set for when you’re serious and want to get under things
These cars are built with no considerations for repairing them just some maintenance and then get rid of them. Like you have boat loads of money.
I see you Eric. Changing a a condenser on a torrent. Saw your last you tube on a ford doing the same on a Ford something. The son o a B was eroded by that fan thermohickey. They need ac but the car needs much more. That’s what I am used to. Very depressing. Want ac but they need a oil change. They’re only 6K over due. Oh what the hell.😳 Thats what I am used to. Anyway good work on your UTube shit. Hope you make some ching on it. You know what I mean.
I hope people don’t fuck with you. You should not have had your phone number of your shop on U-Tube. I saw it . Now they are going call your shop. People suck.
The sooner you realize it the better Eric. People Suck..
Great job again
Second time watching 7/2/2020
SMH. It amazes me how car companies assemble cars in such a way that it makes them more money in service. I once wanted fog lights installed and sled the dealer how much it would cost. They charged 2 hours labor. I had the parts and installed them myself in 1.5 hours. They were factory lights and worked as such, but I had to take front end off car to do it. However, I was not out $300.00 for installing them. And God help you if you have to replace headlight assemblies, because it also requires removing front fascia. There are brackets that hold headlights in below the bumper line. I got very proficient at it…I was fast without breaking anything.
whatever happened to the part 2 video of that Chrysler Pacifica?
Front pocket tip, another classic move.
You haven't lived until you change a condenser on a f250 diesel.
Hey when did you start building SUVs at your shop. Don't worry all new cars are a pain in the bum to work on one small thing turns into learning how build cars trucks SUVs in your own shop
Just curious – what is book time on this job?
"I know engineers – they love to change things!" – DeForest Kelley
We have all said I would like to talk to the engineer
I see why these cars get written off after a little fender bender. Everything is a crumple zone 🤯
I've always liked these SUVs, I just wish they would have made them a little harder to work on……LOL
Good one Eric. I was amazed at how little rust was on the underside of hat Torrent.
The lady in the green Dodge normally would stomp on it, but now that you told us about it she didn't do it, must have been a cop near by
Good to know if I ever encounter this issue. Unfortunately, my 2006 Pontiac Torrent's issue is the A/C compressor is inoperable and quite a process including expensive. Since this is my winter vehicle I don't need AC just heat. I have a primary car if I do need AC. Very informative video.
Eric oh what was the ambient temperature when you filled the AC and got it to 32°. Love your videos been a fan for quite a while.
i had to get my 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 l v6 Engine rebuilt cause of a blown head-gasket and i got all brand new Sensors replaced last week, but i am getting a check engine light code P0171, lean on Bank 1, do you have any idea's that may help to find the problem. after replacing all of the sensor's, i am getting that code of P0171
i erased the code last week and today the light on the dash came back on. it is the same code P0171.
yea I would love to talk to the engineers on so many cars especially vws.
pretty rusty under there.
Your right on the dementia stuff Eric . My mom died of it a few yrs back . Its horrible . smh
Love that A/C charging machine ! Seems like that dial thermometer is very responsive and high quality. I was noticing the drive by traffic, seems busy for your small town Avoca. Excellent review to the task of replacing a simple and fairly inexpensive part showing where all the labor hours come from.