showing you guys the process of replacing an AC Condenser on this Chevrolet C/K 1500. This process is the same when working on the Suburban, Tahoe, and Yukon. This condenser was introduced in 1994 and was used until 2000 in many of these Chevy trucks. However, the process is pretty much the same across the OBS Chevy bodystyle (1988-1998).
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* In the video we forgot the clip showing the transfer of the orifice tube! The orifice tube is located on the angled line on the condenser.***
Do u have to recharge the ac?
Great video and very informative on how to pull the front end apart.
no orifice tube or pag oil ?
Love the simple efficient editing!
Outstanding
So there is no need to "close" off the ac lines? I don't want to lose anything. Thanks! Good video
Now would be the perfect time to change the receiver/dryer (super cheap on rock auto), Schrader valves, and o-rings. I upgraded the orfice tube with a high climate above 105° F since I live in the desert. Since my high side access port does not have a removable Schrader valve i replaced it with a Dorman valve that did have a removable Schrader valve (they are prone to leaking and later you do not have to recover the refrigerant for repair if you have the Schrader valve tool).
Can I use 2 wreches to remove the hose from the firewall it broke since I could it remove it from the condensor but am changing hose line and condensor since both broke
i'm trying to loosen the condenser lines BUT both are seized and the lines are twisting the tubing, i have sprayed WD40 for couple days and fitting wants to twist the tubing, i dont dare go any further, SO got any tips for me to continue, with out deystroying the lines and condenser??? oh ya 1995 2500 sub!
what were the symptoms before condenser replacement? thank you in advance…
This is goes for a 94 Chevy 1500 2wd 5.7 right?
I cross threaded the bottom fitting and it leaked. Is there a cheap way i can hack something together like a compression fitting?
You didn't mention transferring (and cleaning) the orriface from the old condenser to the new one. It is located inside the angled tube in the condenser.
Do you have to drain all the freon out?
there is also one behind the blinkers on each side
Is the orifice tube in the condenser, or is it somewhere else in this vehicle?
thanks for keeping it simple