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#1491 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [fw_man] by montijo Sep 22, 2009 (9:16 am)
Replying to: fw_man (Sep 22, 2009 8:48 am) after you replace the ac compressor you need to pull vacuum on it. some auto zones will lend you a vacuum pump. you need to pull about 30 pounds of vacuum and make sure it holds it. ie no leaks
#1492 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [fw_man] by mrbill1957 Sep 22, 2009 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: fw_man (Sep 22, 2009 8:48 am) When you evacuate the system, you not only remove air that entered the system, but more importantly you remove moisture. If you don't the moisture mixes with the oil and creates a corrosive sludge that attacks the aluminum components.   You need to run the vacuum pump for at least 30 minutes to boil off the moisture. Just drawing a quick vacuum shutting off the pump and holding it for a while to check for leaks isn't good enough.   Although replacing the A/C pump may be your fix, if the old pump had issues and it sent metal fragments down the line, you may need to replace more then just the pump. A/C systems also have filter/dryers and that may need to be changed when you replace the pump.   Mrbill
#1493 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [fw_man] by elroy5 Sep 22, 2009 (2:42 pm)
Replying to: fw_man (Sep 22, 2009 8:13 am) First of all, it's not a steering boot. It's covering the drive shaft/CV joint. If the grease has all come out of the boot, the CV joint will not last much longer. If very little of the grease has come out of the boot, you may be able to get by just changing the boot with a two piece replacement. If not, I would change the axle/CV joint and the boot at the same time. It's not an easy job, but someone with reasonable intelligence, and a repair manual can do it. Replies to this message: fw_man (Sep 23, 2009 5:46 am) montijo (Sep 23, 2009 7:28 am) mrbill1957 (Sep 23, 2009 2:03 pm)
#1494 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [elroy5] by fw_man Sep 23, 2009 (5:46 am)
Replying to: elroy5 (Sep 22, 2009 2:42 pm) Elroy5,   It is a steering boot. CV boot is fine. Drive axle is fine too. It is a steering rack boot that covers the seal from steering rack towards the ball joint.   Thank you to all who provided valuable insights.   It seems that steering boot can be replaced by myself, provided I am very careful separating the ball joint and keeping the tread position of the tie rod end the same as before to try to avoid alignment.   AC? I will try it myself. As far as evacuating, will a cheap pump like this work? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=96677   Many thanks again, fw_man Replies to this message: montijo (Sep 23, 2009 7:28 am) mrbill1957 (Sep 23, 2009 2:03 pm)
#1495 of 1552 Re: Looking for Advice on a Possessed 1995 Accord [thelemon] by blufz1 Sep 23, 2009 (7:07 am)
Replying to: thelemon (Sep 16, 2009 8:36 am) It's a dice roll every time you buy used. I prefer to buy new then drive it forever.
#1496 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [fw_man] by montijo Sep 23, 2009 (7:28 am)
Replying to: fw_man (Sep 23, 2009 5:46 am) that pump should work if there are no leaks. the only problem is that there is no gauge to obsere anyways once you have vacuum put in one whole can of refrigerant (with the motor running and air on high) because the compressor wont start working till then, then put in the rest good luck
#1497 of 1552 Re: 95 Accord 4cyl Steering boot torn [fw_man] by mrbill1957 Sep 23, 2009 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: fw_man (Sep 23, 2009 5:46 am) I haven't tried the Harborfreight pump, looks interesting. I doubt the pump comes with any A/C lines. That style of pump requires a constant supply of compressed air. The manual says it needs 4.2 CFM 90 PSI. Do you have a compressor that can keep up?   You may want to purchase one of their A/C manifold gage sets as well. That will give you the needed lines as well as a gage to monitor for leaks.   Mrbill
#1498 of 1552 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously by juandoe Sep 23, 2009 (9:40 am)
My 1997 Honda Accord 4cyl. condenser fan began to run continuously (even after engine was shut off) after cycling the A/C temp. selector from hot to cold. I disconnect the condenser fan to avoid draining the battery when car is not in use. Now the condenser fan is intermittently working and no cold air is available with temp. select. in cold position. I serviced the A/C with R-134A and didn't seem to work. Hot works fine. Any ideas? Replies to this message: mrbill1957 (Sep 23, 2009 1:52 pm) juandoe (Sep 24, 2009 9:40 am) omarr (Sep 24, 2009 10:10 am) mrbill1957 (Sep 24, 2009 3:10 pm)
#1499 of 1552 Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [juandoe] by mrbill1957 Sep 23, 2009 (1:52 pm)
Replying to: juandoe (Sep 23, 2009 9:40 am) Is the A/C compressor spinning (clutch activated)? Is either A/C lines going into the firewall cold? When you turn the selector knob on the dash from hot to cold, is the in-line water valve on the heater hose opening/closing?   Mrbill Replies to this message: juandoe (Sep 24, 2009 9:40 am) omarr (Sep 24, 2009 10:10 am) mrbill1957 (Sep 24, 2009 3:10 pm)
#1500 of 1552 Re: 1997 Honda Accord Condenser Fan Runs Continuously [mrbill1957] by juandoe Sep 24, 2009 (9:40 am)
Replying to: mrbill1957 (Sep 23, 2009 1:52 pm) Mr. Bill, I'm on it...I'm checking as we speak. More to follow. (Also, it briefly blew cold air yesterday but then went back to warm air with temp. select knob in cold position.) Replies to this message: omarr (Sep 24, 2009 10:10 am) mrbill1957 (Sep 24, 2009 3:10 pm)

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