Replacing the Air Con Compressor - 2008 Smart Fortwo 451 84bhp Turbo Passion

In previous videos I replaced the air con condenser and regassed the system with R134A refrigerant. The air conditioning was briefly functional before the compressor failed rather spectacularly. In this video I fit a replacement used but genuine compressor, along with both poly-v belts.
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Disclaimer - Please be advised that my videos are not instructional and are merely footage of me, with many years of motor trade experience, carrying out vehicle repairs. Please conduct your own research, ensure you have the correct tools/necessary expertise and undertake your own due diligence before carrying out vehicle repairs. If in doubt, entrust an automotive technician.

[@blueberryadept6519]

Loving mechanic work in socks and flippies!

[@mikelamay7875]

the only way ;-)

[@bertlzansinger]

Well, what to say. These videos / tutorials of yours are always greatly inspiring and instructive. Cheers mate!

[@svenhansen9618]

Love the video, thank you for showing us one way to lower the engine enough to replace the compressor. If I need to replace mine I will be doing it the same way.

[@juliangroves4446]

Excellent, refreshing to see the true obstacles.

[@franciscorodriguez7937]

Excelent video. I need replacing my compressor. I am from Mexico. Thanks for your video.

[@jimmyadams628]

Love your Love of Smart for Two 😊

[@jurgenberg5941]

Wieder ein sehr gut erklärtes Video, super Arbeit!!! 👍 Gruß Jürgen

[@JayJay-cy5us]

Good job ATC👍

[@steveclews6557]

That was great

[@sashaking7458]

Thanks for another great video. Tell me how to fix the motor in smart? I have not washed it for 15 years, very dirty

[@markgraham1066]

I take my hat off too you.

[@brianfreeman8290]

Was it you who did a vid about a visit to Smart Tecnic in Birmingham, or Smart ER please ? I can't find it on either channel.

[@autoknight747]

Not me!

[@WBSoCal]

How will you check for leaks? What if there is one at the fittings? Can you reach them once back all assembled?

[@autoknight747]

A vacuum will be pulled and held prior to recharging system. Just like any other replacement component, we can only take standard precautionary measures such as replacing o-rings as I did. There is dye in the PAG oil which should highlight any leaks with use of UV lamp.

[@alexanhellberg]

Hi sir, thank u. Excellent video. Can you please tell me what other belt services this engine model needs compare to MHD versions (wich i avoid, im gonna buy a 84 hp one), Thanks

[@autoknight747]

I believe the poly-v belt replacement interval to be 60.000 miles (100,000 km) on the 84bhp. I’ve never seen one snap!

[@alexanhellberg]

@@autoknight747 Ok thank u Sir, is this the smaller belt? Please make a video on this if it needs changing, thanks again

[@autoknight747]

@@alexanhellberg They both would both be done at the same time. I did both in this video.

[@alexanhellberg]

@@autoknight747 hahaha sorry, ok thanks, thats the only belt it needs/has?

[@autoknight747]

@@alexanhellberg The only two. Timing chain should be maintenance free!

[@freddred45]

is the air con working now

[@autoknight747]

It is, beautifully. Re-gassed yesterday and it is ice cold!

[@antoniosanchezbaquedano3259]

Thanks to you, I was able to repair my Smart Fortwo 2008 car. Thank you, it’s very good.

[@antoniosanchezbaquedano3259]

Pero tengo una dura respectó a este funcionamiento de esta pieza y ya la cambié 2008 - 2015 Smart Fortwo Secondary Air Injection Pump O...será que me dice cómo es por que cada mañana que enciendo el carro esa pieza empieza a funcionar y se para después de unos segundos