Thanks Alan. It is a wonderful machine that has made thousands of capucinos for many years. This saves it from the scrap heap. The other item to replace on this model is the blow down valve.

That's the only way to do the job, on your back and twisted around. it helps a little if you take out the driver's seat. Even then, if the ac controller does not actuate it you have to leave it off and clip it into place manually to the position you want.

@@bowhitegardener3121 I had to disassemble the entire dash. The dashpad (top) removal enabled me to get to the topmost of the three 10mm screws holding the actuator - not possible from underneath. Three hours of disassembly. Having removed and installed the replacement part, a Dorman 60-4010, I then discovered the plug-in port is a mirror opposite to the plug: IT DID NOT FIT. Options were to order another/return defective - but: every option SAME. So, grind down plug to fit? no room unless remove then re-attach. Decided to find CLOSED position (to STOP heat blast) and re-install old part which no longer rotated (stuck) and left plug detached. Result: No options for feet/dash/defrost etc but NO HEAT BLAST. Fan works, defrost only, A/c still 'out' but have been sidetracked with other priorities so have not attempted to re-charge A/c (was at 25psi). Blend control functional at dash. May get Lucky but this Job a NIGHTMARE. "Good Luck". I removed both front seats and entire interior as am 6'3 and 225+, 60+ years old. Only did not have to remove speedometer, in retrospect. Took it out cuz wanted MAX access possible.

Basically the reason I am watching these videos, to find out the oring size or number

Buy the selection of green Orings in a plastic box and match to what you have. Specified measurements are not made often and even then production is not precise. So you have to match by eye and feel. www.amazon.com/POVAST-Conditioning-Compressor-Seals-Ring/dp/B089XWSWWP/ref=asc_df_B089XWSWWP/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=516555722597&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4115576599008037290&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008123&hvtargid=pla-1278257476533&th=1@@doccowin8236

yes

Why not just replace belt tensioner it's only 1 bolt at front holding it on

I am glad you got the job done. My 99 Voyager is still on the road long after this necessary modification (that the factory should have had on to begin with).

Usually not but it is possible to look up the spec on each part and how much replacement oil it should take. The condenser might take 1/2 ounce to 1 ounce.

I attach the link for one for $46 which I found today. And BTW the one I put on is still working fine and I bet will outlast the service time of the OEM original part. www.ebay.com/itm/186118116213?fits=Year%3A2010%7CModel%3AEscape%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item2b55811375:g:SfIAAOSwFolkpMb8&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8J4zIAuyykBspSHOMqbY7i28VLN7bVxIQM2hc8Vq6v%2BLh8ftJzMzjq1mVAIq0QbqgCxcKJ6V3h%2Fgg%2BaLjCBZfi4B41tmuBp7xUjPwAE3Np9horJ1Nz2sFWFHoaGbuN67kkO%2F15hVLfPSxQiOu0tJuDrxu1Ut%2BPgKTUwl5BGOxpkVK30EUUrSncJHyyfraxdtMCYJgKwsBz%2BWOSSGZhe%2BeAmG8hjzlg6TtLKB1Cg0kwDhwlgBu4HkW4SKF6eQ5dsL%2FZM2iAwFv7qsGZ1r3j0prFmf8StyAEK4zgB47F7vwbvaK0IBwH09S7heh0lKQq%2F3Wg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6rtn_LlYg

Thank you Joannah. It try to figure out the best way to do it. Stay in touch for more hints. Catch me on facebook [email protected]

I hate the stealerships.

Mine I just discovered is disintegrating.

In the video, I showed the location of the leakage. It is caused by an attachment point bracket which was slightly too lightweight and causes the coil to crack after enough vibration. Sad, Ford execs need to spend less time with executive "conferences" in Hawaii and more time in design meetings.

Well you are lucky. It has happened to me twice. This is definitely a common problem.

Its been a problem for me on my 2000 3.3l for well over 7 years now. 3 new tensioners, countless new belts, still happened about 4 times last year during winter. If the belt gets slippery at all it just falls right off.

You have to unbolt the alternator, then you have to either turn it JUST right so it will fit between the backside of the engine and the firewall (what I did), or find a way you can lower it down to the ground. I recommend looping a bit of Paracord on it if you intend to lower it.

38379k is the gates kit. It will be the only thing that will work to fix the problem

Try napa

On the Dodge / Plymouth / Chrysler Mini Vans, the serpentine belt will hang over the edge of the tensioner pulley about 1/6 to 1/8 of an inch, causing not only excessive wear on the pulleys and the belt, but makes it more likely the belt will slip off after you hit a mud puddle or slushy snow. It doesn't matter how many standard idler pulleys, tensioner pulleys, and single side grooved serpentine belts are installed on your mini van, if they are the smoothe side pulleys and single side grooved belt, that problem will keep persisting until you install an after market system like Gates, Dayco, or Continental that have the grooved pulleys and double grooved belt. It's a known issue with these mini vans, yet Dodge / Chrysler / Plymouth refused to do an official recall.