Rebuilding my A/C system in Kenworth W900L

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

For the Second part of this video click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oajWeq2OirNoeaM

[@raymondbradley6788]

Sammy don’t mean to correct you But the evaporator is the cold coil on the inside the condenser is a hot coil on the radiator on the outside. Good job brother👍👍👍

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i know lol within 5 min, my buddy from HVAC school called and said, don't order a condenser, you'll be disappointed lol

[@scottdavis2133]

Flare nut wrenches brother...they're a life saver.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yeah i'll know next time :) appreciate ya bro!!

[@jamesorr2404]

I was going to say the same thing LOL used them all the time on Brass fittings in the Plumbing and Air Conditioning Business !!

[@bigsky33]

Smart business move. Money saved is money earned. You can pay someone a$1000 to do the job for you and write it off on taxes. Saves you $300ish on taxes but you still just pissed $700 away

[@timmiryan4721]

Evaporator is in the cab 😊 condenser is in front of the radiator 🥴😎👍

[@karolorosjr.1332]

Oh man I feel for you, couple of years ago was doing same thing on my 02 KW, in the end ended up replacing the whole box $1800 ,but mine looked like a rust box anything i touched was falling apart. Good luck with it.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i was a lil bummed mine looked as bad as it did. But seems stable :)

[@jimmyhartman4596]

I just put a Shoreline Stainless steel box in mine today. Well worth the $1500 in my opinion. It comes with everything but the thermostat.

[@neilbpence]

You’ll get it fixed and have the coolest a/c on the road.

[@chuckychuck]

👍👍👍👍 You're right, and easy job can turn into a chaos job I was changing out my brake calipers, brake brackets, rotors and struts and rounded off one of the bolts on the bracket so I had to restore my confidence and

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Right on. Sometimes we luck out and other times we get more work to do lol

[@rolling3868]

What up Sammy. She is hard to work man. God bless you brother 👍👌🙏

[@尺乇几丨卄]

Kills all the fun when the simple/fun little jobs go bad!! (Wish I could insert a Homer Simpson meme here...DOUGHT!!! lol) It’s sure nice that you have places to do your work on the truck though!! I never had a place to do any kind of major work on my truck... I was always afraid if I did something myself Id get stuck in a situation like your in and stranded somewhere😝

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i feel you there, i've been afraid many times. Just figured if i mess something up, i'll have to pay someone to fix my mistakes lol

[@Dominator70]

Sometimes you get the bear sometimes the bear gets you.. just personal preference, I'll drop it off pay the 15 - 1600 get my 1 year warranty and ride out with peace of mind.. in all reality I have not had air conditioner problems with my tractor in the last 15 years but I trade out every 3 years..lol

[@1nicesonoma934]

Is your father in-law a Mechcanic? Just from past videos and this one sound like a very smart guy

[@mrsmakecents]

He knows all the things about all the things 😉

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

He has been before. Sales for past 20 or so years. Retired now though

[@1nicesonoma934]

Lol that’s what dads are for Mrs makecents

[@JustTruckin]

Nice work brother way to get After It André 3000 ice cold headed your way

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yes, yes i like my ice box :)

[@lifeofpain3380]

On my way back to Michigan coming from Georgia i be so happy cause ik imma see your truck sitting in the yard lol love your vids

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Won’t see it this trip. I’ve got it at home working on it 😎

[@Dirtybird51077]

I’ve got the same truck. Just put an expansion valve on mine and had the same problem. The nuts on the evaporator side broke loose easy but the high side line on the other side the nut froze to the line. Ended up twisting the line and has to replace it.

[@terrysmith7229]

I was thinking torch when you said pb blaster.

[@maverickvolesky9261]

Been working on all makes of semitrucks ,ASE certified since when did the evap and cond trade spots .

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Since I didn’t know the difference jackass 😎😂 it’s just a name but my shit blowin cold af And that’s all that matters 👊

[@MC-ns9ef]

It’s best to flush out hoses, evaporator, and condenser to remove old oil and unknown contaminants. It doesn’t take much to clog your expansion valve. You don’t want to be on Arizona and your ac goes out because you didn’t flush it. I made that mistake last year- change out compressor, drier, and expansion valve- it clogged up a week later.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yes sir :) I've got a story for that when i make the next part :)

[@mikeyocain]

Line wrenches make getting those stubborn fittings off easier.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Getting some. I'll know next time :)

[@johnhenry1395]

That's your Evaporator with the lines going into your Expansion Valve, the Condenser is in front the Radiator. At least you won't have to tear the dash apart from the inside to remove it. Will you have someone else evacuate (remove the air) & recharge it?

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yeah my buddy from college just called me to inform me i had it wrong and do not order a condenser or else i'll be disappointed. I was pretty sure the evap was out front to evaporate lol

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yeah i was pretty surprised to see that i wont have to rip the dash apart. i have the tools to do it myself :)

[@brandon33371]

A lil late to the party but I’m doin an evap job on this and let me say it’s hard as fuck to do this by yourself especially trying to mount the new one on.

[@Jerzeyguy]

Do yourself a favor , look at the tags on high pressure and low pressure solenoid. Kenworth had the low and high plugs reversed from the factory. Which will burn up the compressor. Had all 15 of my t800 from 2013 to 2018 were all backwards.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Thanks for the info, i'll be sure to check it out :)

[@ronrundattruck4723]

What’s up Sammy looks like your hvac skills coming in handy 💪🏽 very interesting on how to do your own work. Be blessed be safe 🙏🏽😇💪🏽🤟🏽✊🏽

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Just hanging out waiting on Monday to get here and order some parts :)

[@GeorgeWDaws]

Stay cool and safe and careful

[@rogergoff5874]

Sammy.!!!? Where's Capt. Getin it done when you need him??. I made a living doing HVAC work. I've done Auto. A/C to. Is your system 134A.?? Yea if alot of big trucks don't have cabin filters like 4 wheelers, then after while evaporator coil will get stopped up with dirt, and no cooling but you will be slugging the compressor with liquid refrigerant. Not good. Expansion valves don't usually go bad iny experience. But alot of work. Receiver dryer good idea to replace. You own your own vacuum pump ? And or Recovery unit. I bought all that stuff Alot of the lines are aluminum too with flare nuts. Rig up a cabin air filter if possible. Saves evaporator coil and compressor. Too hot brother. Good luck

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yes 134a and it does have a filter. My father in law has them :)

[@rogergoff5874]

@@MakeCentsTrucking Good to Go Sammy. Glad you got her back in shape.

[@kingkoolaide9722]

Headed by your way I just came down the mont eagle

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Hammer down :)

[@Pete-from-Tn]

Put a new Blower motor on my T600 Wed. Hauling rock with 100+ temps got to have air.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

ain't no doubt there!! I'll blow this one out, Should be good to go.

[@seal5215]

HEY SAMMY,would there be a part 2 of this video? It'll be very interesting to see the end result of the job and, to see how the system is working,how hard the air is being blown out of the vents on the dash and what the temperature is in the cab? BTW. I'm an A/C tech by trade, 34 years, out of West Palm Bch,Fl. KUDOS from W.P.B,FL.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yes sir 👊 soon as I get to fixing it I’ll record it all and how I do it to help anyone wanting to do theirs. Shooting for 40/45 degrees 🤞. That’s how cold i had it and also my last truck turned out the same.

[@soctravels8403]

If you don't get that Kenworth rolling hauling freight it's going to end up rooting there in Georgia. Freight is hot brother, time to get those big wheels rollin.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i've already been knocking spider webs from it lol

[@soctravels8403]

@@MakeCentsTrucking I seen your trailer Saturday when I was rolling up out of Atlanta heading home. I figured you had the truck doing something with it. Hopefully when you get back out here we can get on the same trail and roll wheels together. I'm picking up Monday morning in Lenoir City TN heading up to Wyoming, MI for Tuesday morning. $1850 for 625 miles and they called me off the DAT board for the load. I'm liking the "post your truck" option on DAT. I've got to replace my cab leveling valve and cab shocks soon myself. Found my leveling valve to be a little messed up when I was replacing my air dryer last Monday.

[@aldainsmith1866]

Yes sir just did mine two days ago on my t660 cost me over $1500

[@Invictus13666]

Holy crap you started your KW?

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i do here and there to keep things from seizing up lol

[@gusfc1842]

That W9 so hot lookin you gotta cool it down one way or another

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Recorded this 100% on my Iphone 11. I have the expensive camera and sometimes, i just phone it :) What ever you have in your hand is the best camera. Get started with now :)

[@jimmyrockstar907]

I know how that goes all too well man. Did the wife's gas lines on her Honda Pilot last Monday and what should've been 2 hours tops turned into an all week job!

[@kennya1425]

Plastic/Nylon critter damage?

[@hanin6211]

Get a acetylene torch, would have helped a lot.

[@raymondbradley6788]

I know I didn’t mean to bust your balls with that statement😂😂💕

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Na you're good bro, i goofed up and not that thin skinned lol

[@mikespeck8642]

Well, I got the a/c working in the cab ,but not in the sleeper,(2007 Ken. W900), there is air blowing out of the vent but it's warm air ,temp Guage says 88°. Checked all the fuses and no luck yet. I would appreciate any suggestions or ideas to fix this problem. THANK YOU

[@banzaii6285]

That's my story, one thing always seems to lead to another...at least it'll be all be fresh, and hella cheaper than the shop.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

at this point, i'm thinking of a total restore lmao

[@Andrewslife2]

Good Job 👍😎

[@AncelGlobal]

Nice video, useful tips! 😄👍👍👍

[@PacoChannel]

I RATHER PAY MY MECHANIC BECAUSE MY TIME IS VALUABLE AND I PREFER BE AT HOME PLUS EVERYTHING YOU SPENT IT it's a write-off for your income tax

[@PacoChannel]

👍👍

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Some things i do, but some things i enjoy doing :) I enjoy working on em just as much as i do driving :):)

[@PacoChannel]

@@MakeCentsTrucking AND THAT'S VERY GOOD. THAT THING THAT I HAVE IS I CANNOT BE TAKING MY TRUCK TO MY HOUSE BECAUSE WHERE I LEAVE. AND ALSO EVERY TIME I TRY TO DO SOMETHING I BREAK SOMETHING ELSE JEJEJE 😓😓😓

[@IRISH4486]

Are the Cummins easy to work on in the kenworth W9. Seems like it not too bad. I like working on Cummins. This small shit is always a fight. ☘️

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yes, the W900 makes it easier to work on em with the room. I hear the 389's are even better

[@IRISH4486]

MakeCents I watched a video on the International Lone Star last night. They were commenting on how far back into the cab the Cummins motor sat.

[@Johndada517]

It's almost impossible to take the lines off on the evaporater once it's been ran for a little while ...I dunno what the heck happens but they almost never come off without breaking

[@alvarososaperaza7420]

Amigo con cuanta presión trabaja ese troque tanto en baja como en alta gracias por su respuesta !!!

[@tommyreed4220]

The parts all get weathered all the time.Thats a big reason I have trouble doing it myself.Happens every time.

[@volkzman]

Fixed my AC then lost a couple gears in the transmission so time to move into another truck

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Can't blame you there. Ugh that blows

[@volkzman]

@@MakeCentsTrucking gunna replace the transmission later n keep it local possible hire a driver

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

I literally just did this on my dually. Good thing..dodge parts are cheap...bad thing it will break again at some point..lol Kind jealous how much room you have to work under the hood..lol

[@qtcwaji]

I always get great information from your videos

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Awesome :)

[@jerrychristensen9219]

Good video thanks !!

[@raymondbradley6788]

I knew what you meant you just got it backwards😂😂

[@danoakes8680]

Not so. The evaporator is in the truck. The condenser is in front of the radiator. Just trying to help. The old school guy.

[@dougsigman4724]

Nice hairdo dude!👍✌️🇺🇸!!

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

I woke up like this i didn't fix it or anything :)

[@GizzyTruckn]

Line wrenches brother

[@jamesclee1722]

Being you have everything taken off I would change the heater core as well no sense in going that deep in to it and not changing everything in the area you are working it would suck to have to waste all of the A/C gas because the heater core starts leaking next

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

i may do that :) Good idea!!

[@CalebWurtz-i8r]

i cant get mine to go under 50 any ideas??

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Check for leaks

[@maxenra]

I swear, I bought a Volvo truck because that's what I could afford getting into business. After seeing all the room you long-nose guys have to work on your engines, my next one will definitely be a long-nose. This repair wouldn't even START easy on my truck. Half my motor is in the cab, lol.

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Yeah it's a world of difference for room :) My last trucks were the same as yours with engine in cab lol

[@eldanny9017]

Good video thank for tip keep it going truck rule

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

You bet

[@jamesmixon8507]

Haha you got my kinda luck.

[@moondog3162]

ALL those "easy" jobs turn into a pain in the arse job.....and to top it off MHC probably won't have the rest of the stuff ya need🙄🙄

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Fingers Crossed lol

[@dixiemae5042]

First here

[@richardogarcia5044]

Wana cookie? Lolol just kidding!

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

FIRST!! you finally made it back bro :)

[@dixiemae5042]

Richardo Garcia already had milk & cookies earlier. 💁🏻‍♂️

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

@@dixiemae5042 lol

[@rilloroc]

What the hell you been eating?

[@MakeCentsTrucking]

Beer lol

[@justinstephens72]

Hey man don't know if u still keep track of this. I have a 2008 t660. My bunk ac will not turn on. I changed out the relays under the driver's side dash. When I hit the switch to turn in on from the button on the controls I hear the relay click. I am trying to see if it could be anything but replacing the bunk blower under the bed.