HOW TO REPLACE A/C COMPRESSOR CHEVY TRUCK V8 5.3 & 4.8

[@lizard944]

Perhaps the perfect repair video. No pissing around spending ten minutes explaining how to remove the wheel, just getting it done! Bravo!

[@warrenwachholder9486]

This is a great video. He doesn't leave out anything and his camera work is sharp and steady

[@boomalaki23ii45]

I think “nuts and bolts” type videos can be just as good as complex diagnostics videos. There is always something I pick up from watching a master technician work. I’ve watched a thousand brake job videos on the South Main Auto channel lol but I seriously pick up little tips and tricks constantly. Great work as always. I dig the chill music

[@dominicene3647]

Yes you should do more of these. You are the only one that explained how to charge to a/c with the gauges so clearly on youtube

[@larrysmith4082]

Dude,Ur The Man!!! Super Helpful!!! Thank U Sir... I Was Going 2 Go 2 A Shop And Get Changed 350 Tomorrow... Just 2 Switch Out The Compressor And Change The System ... Now U Gave Me The Confidence 2 Do It My Self... GOD Bless U Good Sir...

[@bertbaca7863]

I have a 5.3 Silverado, this will be very helpful to me. Please continue to produce these types of video's, greatly appreciated. All your videos have been very helpful. Thank you.

[@albertlevy8818]

Love your vids bro. My two cents to everyone out there is this...only cause this bit me once before. New compressors “usually” come with a full system charge of oil. Sometimes that full system oil charge can be up to 8 ounces or more and the old compressor may only be holding an ounce give or take. The safest method of doing this would be to measure exactly what comes out of the old compressor, then drain the new one and put back that same amount of new oil that came out of the old one. The full system charge is great if you’ll be replacing the condenser and drier cause all you have to do is flush the evap out. Sorry for my crap grammar, not proud to say I skipped way more school than I should have.

[@josephcoffman6008]

You rebuilt the engine and a couple of months later it's still running great. That's amazing!

[@orinmangar2333]

Eric, I am so glad to see you as a mobile mechanic. You don't have all the overhead expenses of a shop. You can keep more profit in your pocket, and eventually get a enclosed trailer to carry your compressor and other tools. Get a toyota tundra to pull it. Extremely reliable. You can look for a used one, maybe hard to find, but you can do it. You have all the knowledge and experience!

[@fisqual]

Fishing the compressor out is the whole reason I came here and you just glazed over it. Thanks

[@vicarod]

Great video. I like both diag as well as R&R videos. Doesn't hurt that I have an old GMT800 like that one. Compressor can't last forever...

[@markshatto8699]

Thanks! It was useful and I have been experiencing the same problem with my o4 Silv with same engine. Saw were the pressure switch can go out and cause the same symptoms (hot air). So I amazoned it for $8 and took about 3 mins to replace it. When I did my maint operation chec, it was cool air! So I thought I had fixed it. Pretty proud of myself. But after it being parked for a week, I started it up and went for a drive and the cold air would not come on. So, now, I'm looking to replace the condenser. Your video was helpful, in that it made me realize I have the skill, just don't have the equipment needed to discharge / charge the system. Off to the shop we go!

[@Bullsnot3]

Super helpful video I have a phobia about working under the truck with the tire off. I left my tire on, just turned to the left and it wasn't in the way at all. I appreciate you taking it off for better visual in the video.

[@MacMetal215]

After getting a quote of 700 up to 2k to replace and rexharge my ac system...im definitely going to do it myself.

[@justsumguy2u]

Repairs like those are good money-makers, because they're quick and easy. And people will always need a/c in Texas, so there's always a market

[@albertlevy8818]

I work on boats for a living in Miami. My side hustle is auto ac work. During the summer in Miami (80% of the year) ac work isn’t hard to find. I have a buddy that works at a dealer who sends me work they can’t figure out or when their customers want their ac fixed but can’t afford dealer pricing. If you learn these systems inside out you can make decent money repairing them.

[@rogermendoza6150]

Hell yeah bro here in Houston you can cash in on that ac work like a mug lol

[@The_Redkween]

Just a note. When you take out an old compressor, drain the PAG oil into a graduated cylinder or beaker to measure the amount of oil, than drain all the new PAG out of the new compressor and put back in the new compressor the same amount that came out of the old compressor. The new compressor comes with a full system charge of oil so you are overloading the system with PAG.

[@Rasyvnos]

Not always. Some come pre-charged with about 3 ounces of PAG, some come filled with a shipping oil that needs to be drained, some don't come pre-charged at all. It's best to check your paperwork for the compressor you purchased to see what you're working with.

[@318benzo4]

Right! Check the specs, all don’t come with full system amount of oil.

[@chadjenssen]

Most of these new compressors come already oiled

[@brycedavis9177]

Only works if u don't have a leaky compressor

[@brandonheitkamp9659]

Wish I could have seen the decompression but overall it was excellent for the quick and dirty like me. Excellent video, and the editing wasn't too bad. ( maybe a few less planes next time, although I do like those.)

[@PappyNet01]

Wow, great video! I am not a mechanic and I am D-I-Y by necessity due to life constraints. This video is great for a couple of reasons; 1) you demonstrated that this is a big job [for me]; however, you made it look easy and tempting for me. I visited a couple of local auto repairs shops and auto parts store. I actually received honest tips from each business I visited yesterday. I received a parts list from the auto parts store for $400.00 + that included AC Compressor, Accumulator, Orifice Tube and AC Condenser. I checked my truck's repair history argh! I just wish I had confidence in finding honest mechanics.

[@PappyNet01]

@NoobsGaming1124 Thanks for the tip, but I got very lucky that I was recommended to a local shop [I thought they only did oil changes]: the Chief Mechanic (Brian) - God I am praying for his full recovery because his hands were recently badly injured while working on a customer's vehicle: Brian has performed mechanical wizardry for our vehicles that all other mechanics did not want to service. Brian repaired my truck's HVAC for maybe $80.00 - at the time of repair Brian telephoned to report that the A/C line is good, but the valves/seal were the incorrect parts; he installed the correct valves/seal then commenced the vacuum seal test; the A/C system passed the vacuum seal test; therefore no leaks - he recharged the A/C and it feels like a cool fall Virginia day in the cab while it is a hot summer Florida day. During this HVAC issue, I felt like I was having other engine problems, so I also inquired if Brian would look at the battery and alternator. Brian also reported that the alternator was bad and needed replacement. I was shocked because I had both a new battery [Interstate Warranty installed at a local garage] and alternator installed by a "Mobile Mechanic" at O'Reilly's Parking Lot in 2019. Thank God the alternator failed within the warranty window! Brian repaired/replaced the A/C System and the Alternator at Grand Total of $70.77!!!! I now have a couple of spare parts [AC Delco Part #15-33436 from GMC Dealership, that I purchased prior to visiting Brian's shop. I think my total repair cost even with the purchase of parts I didn't need was $225.00 to $250.00. I pray for Brian's full recovery! He is a honest good man!

[@joehomanick]

Just wondering do you leave all the oil that came with the ac compressor in it ? Or do you dump out the old ac compressor and measure what came out and Weigh in however much you got from the old compressor. I was told that the new compressor has a full charge of oil and that it would be to much oil in the system. Just wondering if I was taught the rite way or the wrong way . Basically I was taught to dump out old weigh it and put that much new oil in the compressor. . Thanks for your videos

[@liviu2004]

You’re told correctly.

[@SlipFitGarage]

I can tell it's cold A/C just by looking at the low side pressure. Probably just a touch undercharged but that's okay as long as the evaporator doesn't freeze. That air powered vacuum pump doesn't really vacuum low enough to remove moisture but I get where you're coming from. I've been there myself. I've used that same pump at one point when I didn't have a proper vacuum pump. You do what you gotta do. That pump is certainly better than charging with no vacuum at all. Good job, Sir!

[@derrickmoody2130]

This guys very nice with his steps I’m feeling confident that I’ll be able to repair my truck

[@JosephNnbs]

Very very very good video man. I blew up my ac compressor racing and forgot my ac was on. It completely seized and blew out the front seal and burned the belt and Almost caught fire so this replacement video is very good

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Video was useful but.... Why didn't you replace the dryer? Did you tape up or wire loom all those multi colored wire bundle up near the exhaust manifold?

[@kerryrump6028]

Thanks for the video! I like your videos, I find them very helpful when I'm working on my cars and truck. I used this video to replace the compressor on my 2010 Silverado.

[@GunnersRange]

Thank you VERY MUCH! Yours is the best video I've seen to do this, which is exactly how I replaced mine. This is much better than the others!

[@nelsoncoffie5668]

Thank you for talking the time to make this videos for us, greatly appreciated, good luck on future endeavors

[@ernestteran8629]

Very good and very clear vedio. They should all be like this vedio . Easy to understand.

[@drewbenefield2001]

I’d love to see more videos like this.

[@scroberts9316]

Yeah, more videos for sure. I think this mobile/home based mechanic business agrees with you. Smiling more and you seem less stressed - congrats!

[@larryk9966]

This is great for 2WD. For 4WD, remove the heater hoses going into the water pump and remove compressor from top (no room with axle and 4WD components to remove from bottom.

[@reaganp6731]

Thanks. I was hoping someone on here would mention this .

[@strawboss59]

Yeah, you know it....I managed to do it from the bottom but there's one mounting bolt that is a real bee-awtch to crack loose even with obstruction type 'S' wrenches.....it's gonna be fun to get that bolt started without cross-threading it.

[@brandoncuts82]

U had the best video out of 3 compressor replacement videos not that the other guys didnt try but you had a camera stand and lit up the area took the time to make sure we could easily see what you were doing 😉 you get a thumbs up and a subscriber by me👍

[@snowconch8527]

Thanks for the video. It was very instructional and entertaining. I was going to do this job myself on my 2004 Tahoe but after watching your video I realized I don't have all the same tools you used and this would be very frustrating for me to tackle. You made it look easy but I would still struggle because I'd have to buy to rent a bunch of tools I don't have. Ultimately I'd have to see how much the mechanic will charge me to do it for me. If the mechanic quotes me an arm and leg I may decide to do it myself after all. LOL

[@HillBillyBrown]

Almost every shop will charge you for a full a/c system rebuild because a/c systems are so delicate. What did you end up doing?

[@kyleburney6059]

Hey Erek this is Kyle up in Mountain Grove Missouri just wanna let you know I really appreciate your videos and they’re really informative and entertaining keep it up man!!

[@erniehenshaw4161]

Good Stuff nice to see an honest guy win.

[@jasonv4806]

Great video man. Well done, well spoken, informative and descriptive. Nice man.

[@davidrogers3447]

Use 1 can then start it.... Thank you! Finally got my blazer recharged!

[@regkarn1]

Thanks for taking us along. I enjoyed the trip to the airport. Great work as always. BTW, your videos are extremely helpful. Almost all of the advice you give is applicable on most cars and taking us through your logical thought processes is really good. Keep the videos coming.

[@Dee-sl9pu]

I have the exact same AC compressor for a 2003 chevy express 3500. liked how you explained everything. good job.

[@nunyabiznuss7464]

Your video was extremely helpful to me, I've a 2008 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi needing A/C service. Happy to be a new subscriber to your channel!!

[@on-site4094]

Eric. The Road warrior mechanic keep the overhead low especially with this epidemic 😷 great video thanks for sharing

[@joselopezgarcia528]

Thanks for sharing sir. I am comfortable with taking out parts and screws/bolts, but dealing with pressurised lines is kind of hard. Any videos on how that? Thanks

[@tcifusion4497]

AN EASY ONE FOR A CHANGE...........WELL DONE .........WISH U MORE OF THOSE REPAIRS......

[@mjlthepoet4709]

The was the most perfect example I've seen. Thank you so much!!

[@spelunkerd]

Nice to see how this is practically done without all the special tools. Yup, very helpful. There are a lot of confusing special rules about AC work, but the one I often wonder about is how serious they are about verifying you did a flush if you attempt to cash in a warranty claim on the compressor. That truck looks very familiar, ha ha.

[@BohappenstanceClick]

"Quick to the point. To the point, no fakin." Subscribed

[@roxanneabbott8424]

Yes love to see different vids, thank you! I hardly get anything done, lol!!!

[@TheCrazy243]

I love your videos!!! I bought ThinkDiag. It’ll be arrived tomorrow. Thank you for discount! Great video! My dad and my uncle’s have Chevy 5.3. Tahoe and suburban. I fixed a lot on their trucks. Keep making video!

[@jp4163]

Yea....man!!! Please more! Your detailed instructions are the best. Thanx.

[@charliefirpo8471]

You‘re great in diagnosing stuff so I‘d like to see you doing „mechanical“ stuff as well to learn that stuff from you as well. So yes I‘d like this kind of videos too. Keep up the good work! 👍🙂

[@TheJorgern]

Good Job. I was approaching this job all wrong. Thank you for showing me the way

[@WatchWesWork]

I was always taught to do the initial static fill through the high side so it doesn't wash the oil out of the compressor. Then use the low side to draw in the rest. I do that with my AC machine as well. I don't know if it really matters.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I’ve always done it this way but what you say makes sense. Thanks for the info!

[@liviu2004]

Where’s the oil going when compressor is filled up with oil? In the factory I mean. Suction side or compression side of it? If the piston ain’t moving when 1st charge is pushed in from the can, does it go the normal way in the system or travel backwards through expansion valve? At vacuum, is the oil in the evaporator sucked or not? What about what’s on the piping? And btw, where’s the run-in compressor procedure?

[@jesselyons2002]

@@liviu2004 I think oil circulates with the freon. The only thing I didn't see him do was check the oil in the old compressor and fill it with the same amount. Unless they flushed the system

[@liviu2004]

Jesse Lyons how can a mobile tech flush the system? With a nitrogen bottle? I’d like to see that on a video.

[@MattyEngland]

Eric's on the road. 👍 Always interesting whatever the videos are.

[@keithmuehlbrad2120]

2 questions. 1 did you have to flush the system? 2 did you have to put oil in the compressor?

[@joshbryant7363]

Great video. So many out there that suck so back, awesome job bro.

[@yomomma9070]

Venturi-style vacuum--i started off with one of these.I don't recommend using with hygroscopic oils though. Great job replacing in under an hour!

[@ecgodsmack86]

Wow great video bro. Just taking care of business and great shots. Respect gonna check out more of your vids.

[@KWParrish]

Awesome video. Its it the same process for the 6.2L engine (Denali)?

[@radioace318la]

man, what a great presentation. at a GA airport no less. Nice hanger to work in. Good stuff. I wish you were close by n/w Louisiana. I would have you on this little task. I have an 07 Z71 in need of the same procedure. A warning, the 4X4 on the Z is a tad more difficult. CV axle makes this more fun. I got a great deal on this truck. Yeah, it needs a little love but it's worth it. I replaced the fuel pump module yesterday in the driveway. You mentioned selling your AC machine. I'm guessing it was a Robinair. Awesome machine. Keep up the great productions. You have a new sub with me. Thanks for sharing. Cheers from Louisiana.

[@thomastimmermann9895]

Thanks for posting this great video. My compressor locked up on 2000 Silverado . Should I replace the accumulator / drier as well ?

[@ap8057]

Great video, definitely want more like this. Would've loved to see how to discharge the system

[@chalyfalcon24]

Exactly, it would be helpful to see how he discharged and or vacuum the system cus is a must do before anything else.

[@billmaxfield7831]

That road across from Bear Creek Park is fun on the bike! Twisty!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes it is!

[@camdaman813]

Plane Spotting too?You deserve a lot more subscribers man. Love the content. Watching from The Bahamas.

[@toddlawson3259]

Keep making videos, your very good at it and easy to understand. Thank you

[@GoogleUser-iu4ev]

respect to all mobile mechanic

[@thecuss6817]

Good video. I replaced the AC compressor in our 2005 Yukon Denali with a new Denso unit, had issues with oil slugging and breaking AC belt. So I didn't have particles in the system so I didn't need to change condenser or orifice tube.

[@joew717]

Thanks for this! I'm staring down at a very expensive repair through a shop but this seems pretty doable!

[@jm562_5]

Is there a procedure to drain compressorbefore removal?

[@gilbertogandarilla8507]

Que bueno que quedo bien espero y no tenga problemas ya que me recomiendan limpiar las líneas por cualquier rebaba o contaminación para no dañar el compresor nuevo

[@juanrodriguez-ry6yt]

the compressor on my 96 t100 has 340k miles guess who it's made by the alt. too i 'm in Florida so it never gets turned off. love your electrical videos.hope things are looking up for you my brother .

[@raulflores1247]

Every video you make is a class to me. Keep them coming.

[@moi28642864]

Love that music man, Thanks for the video, and the music pretty cool

[@JamesArmstead63]

Great video friend. I own a Chevy Tahoe 2002 and my ac compressor is out. Your detailed instructions gave me great confidence to tackle on the project myself. Thank you! Please create more awesome video tutorials. Maybe on how to install shocks and struts on 2000-2006 Chevy Tahoe, V8 5.3

[@timhiller1029]

Excellent video, short and sweet and very detailed thank you sir

[@ljviper8460]

Great video. I'd love to see more like these.

[@vsheavy2792]

Very helpful to me.every video we learned something.keep it up.

[@khalidkfy7368]

I Wish you happy live and peace of mind I think you are straggling these days like all of us but you will move on you are good don't worry 👍

[@lovetolearn5253]

Cool you went the mobile route. How do you like it? The issues I encountered in the first year was, one always forgetting to bring certain tools. 2 was knowing where and who to so work for, that's the biggest . I've seen guys get rubbed also people just pull off after the repair was completed.3 is knowing what jobs can and should be done on the road or at home. I like it because your outside a lot and not stuck in the same scenery all day.

[@AlexisGarcia1872AG]

Great video!! Good angles, clean explanations. This wasn't the same model as the Chevy I was working on but this video gave me the knowledge I needed to transfer the same steps into my repair!! Thank you so much!! Is there a way I can contact you to maybe collaborate on a future repair? Or just talk about car repair and production?

[@DarrenWS6]

Your video was helpful and good. But its for a 2wd. I just did this to my 4wd and its different having a CV axles and such. I got quite pissed off with the minimal turns I could do on the lower bolts lol. But I got it done and blowing cold again.

[@strawboss59]

Yah, the lower back mounting bolt almost did me in, one degree swing on my box end ratchet....I had some 'S' type obstruction box end wrenches too. They paid for themselves on this job alone.

[@scottcamp7423]

Nice video. I am trying to figure out how I can isolate the back air in a 2008 suburban and make it work with out the truck running. If you have any thoughts on how I would go about it I would appreciate it.

[@guerreroquinones2089]

Yes make more videos excited to learn appreciate that you share keep going you doing great!

[@jamesa3078]

This looks like a good angle to swap out the spark plugs as well. Thx!

[@bwest-yq3uc]

Educational video.... Necessary to toque any bolts? How we know how many ounces if Freon the unit should take.?

[@fp8007]

Eric una pregunta 🤔 tu crees que un compressor de 10 o 12 SCFM sera suficiente para esa vacuum pump.. y cuantos minutos tengo que ponerla 🤔

[@archangelshiro]

Extremely helpful video, thanks so much! Only criticism I have is at the end when you're recording yourself while *driving*... >.> dont do that. lol. Thanks for posting, helped me a ton and I'm sure I'll be able to tackle my own system now! :)

[@mariorrodriguez535]

You should have a complementary video how to find and repair leak on the AC lines

[@kathyreese7031]

Excellent video! If you have a leak in the line how do you go about identifying where it is and how to fix it?

[@jgeorges3061]

Eric, you are AWESOME in what ever video you make always learn some thing new from ya and by the way i am in Canada where to buy that a/c line blue light punch to the line u are using looked online could not find any link would be appreciated. thank you and cheeeers

[@huntermoring7452]

WOOWWWW perfect video, still kinda in shock lol. Amazing job man!!!

[@johnaclark1]

Nice work. For some reason I really love AC work. There is something extra rewarding when you get in and feel that cold air. How about a good diag video for that MIL he had on that CHEVVVVVroLET?

[@PhillyDee215]

Yes A/C season is back, let's make this money mechanics👍

[@davehottenstein5315]

Great video! I have to do this soon as mine has bad bearings in my 03 Silverado.

[@richardkerouac1259]

Perhaps this is a stupid question so I apologize in advance. However, I was wondering if the manifold gauges/vacuum pump step is absolutely necessary? In otherwords, is it possible to hook everything back up and recharge the system from the top as if you were topping off low frion? I'm wondering if that step is a professional thorough precaution or crucial and absolutely necessary? Thank you for your time.

[@robertjefferson5674]

Wow you're good, whenever you come to Dallas please fix mine, awesome job

[@mrhighway]

Question those ac line to the compressor, when yoh tight the bolt that hold the ac line to the compressor the line should sit flat with the compressor? Because when i did mine it sit flat where the bolt sit, the other side don't

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Eric,another good entertaining video. Hope all is well with you and family. Stay well Artie❤️

[@pnwRC.]

I know there are the folks out there that DON'T like Hazardous Freight tools. I LOVE them for what I do as a home mechanic. If I were a professional mechanic, I might could consider buying expensive tools.

[@guitarguy3221]

Awesome video thanks so much! Doing my ac on my 4.3 to 5.3 swap this week for less than 200$ How do you know when it's at freon capacity ? My psi is same as yours lo and hi but it could be colder

[@williamwhite9767]

Thanks for the video. I need to replace the seals at the compressor connections on my 02F150 and it is located at the exact same place on the engine. Looks like I need to remove the wheel and fender liner exactly like what you showed on this video.

[@sheeshalready]

I owned that very same air driven vacuum pump from HF some 30+ years ago when HF was catalog only. Being young and dumb, I didn't realize that my small compressor could not keep up. Chalk up yet another learning experience, but at least it did not cost very much. Actually, if I remember at the time, it was like $4-8 dollars back then.