Thanks re the radiator replacement, I have to do one tomorrow but you left out a few important details regarding the AC system. Once you open the system you need to do an evacuation, leak test than charge by weight per vehicle specs. Just recharging after opening the system is not great on the compressor. It doesn't like non-condensables.
I had a leak from a bad O ring, so after I replaced the O ring I added about 45 lbs the manual calls for 50 lbs, I just didnt have the equipement on hand to do the evacuation at the time.
@@mygeniv8377 45-50 lbs?!? Of freon?? No way bud. My family owns an auto repair shop, been in busy since 1972, and A/C work is one of our specialties. Most vehicles hold between 2 - 4 pounds of R-134 freon (R-12 for older vehicles, but we retrofit those with R-134 when possible), some occasionally will hold around 5ish lbs. But I have NEVER seen/heard of anything holding 45 or 50 pounds of R-134 freon.
Hey man thanks a ton for the vid, I wanted to ask about the ac because I am getting ready to change the radiator myself today, did you have a special vacuum or anything like that to discharge the AC? How did you go about 'uncharging the ac' is what Im trying to say and can I do it myself without taking it to a shop
Only if the condensor was opened or drained, usually the job is done without messing with the AC, but if its not blowing cold anymore try recharging the system as shown in the last half of the video, make sure it has about 40psi in the system
Hi My Gen IV Can this be done without having to open AC and remove freon is there a way not to open system a way to possibly hang the condenser without taking out freon
You'll have to open the system to change the condenser, but the radiator can be changed without opening the AC system, I opened mine because I had a bad O ring that I had to replace. If you find a way to support the condensor while changing the radiator you'll be good, but the lines are thin metal so its easy to bend them.
@@mygeniv8377 thanks brother I have a vacuum pump vacuuming now I figured easier then manipulating condenser or damaging lines only thing I hate is wasting freon by vacuuming too bad I don't have a $5000 AC machine lol I did 12 years in the Marine Corps as a Force Recon Marine I see you are in Army still brother thanks for your service
My Gen IV damn okay. mine broke and my dad is unable to fix it so i’ll have to take it to the shop which is gonna cost me a pretty penny. thank you anyway!
GloriaIn Glasses Im I’m the process of replacing my radiator( usually $50 or 60)/ condenser (usually $50 or 60)/ and compressor($200 or buy used ). You can get a free vacuum pump from autozone just have to go it a deposit down bring it back you get all your money back . Or have a shop recharge your system . Firestone quoted me $1500 but you can do it for around $200 ish .
Hey Mr gen iv My radiator has transmission fluid in it, and nothing in my transmission, I just bought a used radiator and the Goo started coming and my transmission is not receiving any fluids, any ideas plz
There is no pump in the radiator to move the fluid, it gets pumped into the transmission fluid cooler by the transmission, it pushes the fluid into the cooler, if theres trans fluid in the main part of the radiator, where engine coolant should be, then you may have a leak internally in the radiator, otherwise you dont have enough fluid in the transmission, check the fluid level with the car on and warmed up to normal operating temp, if the trans fluid is low, add fluid till its at the proper level. If you have transmission fluid in your engine coolant then I would suggest changing the radiator so that you dont push transmission fluid into the engine.
Also, if you do jave transmission fluid in your engine coolant then you probably have coolant in your transmission, leaks work both ways, if so I would suggest flushing the transmission and the engine separately to get as much of the fluids out of the transmission and engine, change the radiator and refill both with fluid, the CVT on a nissan is a delicate thing and having engine coolant in it will damage it.
Dude ! Real good job on description ! I’m impressed with the ease you make it for everyone watching
Thanks re the radiator replacement, I have to do one tomorrow but you left out a few important details regarding the AC system. Once you open the system you need to do an evacuation, leak test than charge by weight per vehicle specs. Just recharging after opening the system is not great on the compressor. It doesn't like non-condensables.
I had a leak from a bad O ring, so after I replaced the O ring I added about 45 lbs the manual calls for 50 lbs, I just didnt have the equipement on hand to do the evacuation at the time.
@@mygeniv8377 45-50 lbs?!? Of freon?? No way bud. My family owns an auto repair shop, been in busy since 1972, and A/C work is one of our specialties. Most vehicles hold between 2 - 4 pounds of R-134 freon (R-12 for older vehicles, but we retrofit those with R-134 when possible), some occasionally will hold around 5ish lbs. But I have NEVER seen/heard of anything holding 45 or 50 pounds of R-134 freon.
Hey man thanks a ton for the vid, I wanted to ask about the ac because I am getting ready to change the radiator myself today, did you have a special vacuum or anything like that to discharge the AC? How did you go about 'uncharging the ac' is what Im trying to say and can I do it myself without taking it to a shop
U dont have to take bumper just the grill
you need to vacuum system before charging it. Your compressor is bye bye
Hello...I have a 2009 nissan altima, and my radiator has to be replaced. Does the air conditioner always have to be recharged after its replaced.
Only if the condensor was opened or drained, usually the job is done without messing with the AC, but if its not blowing cold anymore try recharging the system as shown in the last half of the video, make sure it has about 40psi in the system
@@mygeniv8377 Ok...and thanks for replying back!
Hi My Gen IV Can this be done without having to open AC and remove freon is there a way not to open system a way to possibly hang the condenser without taking out freon
You'll have to open the system to change the condenser, but the radiator can be changed without opening the AC system, I opened mine because I had a bad O ring that I had to replace. If you find a way to support the condensor while changing the radiator you'll be good, but the lines are thin metal so its easy to bend them.
@@mygeniv8377 thanks brother I have a vacuum pump vacuuming now I figured easier then manipulating condenser or damaging lines only thing I hate is wasting freon by vacuuming too bad I don't have a $5000 AC machine lol I did 12 years in the Marine Corps as a Force Recon Marine I see you are in Army still brother thanks for your service
how much does it cost to have it replaced?
Don't have a clue, I do all my own work so its just the cost of parts for me.
My Gen IV damn okay. mine broke and my dad is unable to fix it so i’ll have to take it to the shop which is gonna cost me a pretty penny. thank you anyway!
GloriaIn Glasses Im I’m the process of replacing my radiator( usually $50 or 60)/ condenser (usually $50 or 60)/ and compressor($200 or buy used ). You can get a free vacuum pump from autozone just have to go it a deposit down bring it back you get all your money back . Or have a shop recharge your system . Firestone quoted me $1500 but you can do it for around $200 ish .
@@mygeniv8377 how long did it take you
Hey Mr gen iv
My radiator has transmission fluid in it, and nothing in my transmission, I just bought a used radiator and the Goo started coming and my transmission is not receiving any fluids, any ideas plz
There is no pump in the radiator to move the fluid, it gets pumped into the transmission fluid cooler by the transmission, it pushes the fluid into the cooler, if theres trans fluid in the main part of the radiator, where engine coolant should be, then you may have a leak internally in the radiator, otherwise you dont have enough fluid in the transmission, check the fluid level with the car on and warmed up to normal operating temp, if the trans fluid is low, add fluid till its at the proper level.
If you have transmission fluid in your engine coolant then I would suggest changing the radiator so that you dont push transmission fluid into the engine.
Also, if you do jave transmission fluid in your engine coolant then you probably have coolant in your transmission, leaks work both ways, if so I would suggest flushing the transmission and the engine separately to get as much of the fluids out of the transmission and engine, change the radiator and refill both with fluid, the CVT on a nissan is a delicate thing and having engine coolant in it will damage it.
Thanks I will go that route