https://www.autocheckauto.ca https://www.autocheckauto.ca/chrysler-300-a-c-corroded-aluminum-pipe-fix The Chrysler 300 is shown here. These cars have a known problem with the discharge and suction hoses that corrode and leak. These pipes run along the passengers side apron, on top of the frame rail. They rot out under the clamp at the rear and on others they rot… <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Chrysler 300 A/C Corroded Aluminum pipe fix <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/post-1.jpeg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The Chrysler 300 is shown here. These cars have a known problem with the discharge and suction hoses that corrode and leak. These pipes run along the passengers side apron, on top of the frame rail. They rot out under the clamp at the rear and on others they rot at the side of the battery. We had this car in a few weeks ago and tried to buy the larger suction hose. It was back ordered to the USA forever and cost about $145.00 CDN. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/DSC01431Large.jpg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a look at what the leak looks like with a nitrogen pressure test. No question where the leak is! The question is, how do we do a permanent repair? </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/DSC01433Large.jpg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is what has caused the failure of the pipe. Corrosion builds up under the clamp and ate a hole through it. The wetness is the refrigerant oil and UV dye. <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/DSC01435Large.jpg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A closer look at the rotten pipe. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/DSC01436Large.jpg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The other end of the hose assembly. Ready to crimp in. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/DSC01439Large.jpg" alt="Chrysler | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The hose, crimped and installed at the compressor end. Total cost of rebuilding the hose with parts was approx $135.00. </span> </h5> </div> Wed, 22 May 2024 08:28:10 GMT https://www.autocheckauto.ca/chrysler-300-a-c-corroded-aluminum-pipe-fix https://www.autocheckauto.ca/mid-2000s-nissan-pathfinder-armada-rear-a-c-lines-fix Nissan Pathfinder is shown here. These trucks have a known problem with the underbody pipes to the rear A/C that corrode and leak. These pipes run along the passengers side under an exhaust shield and along the frame rail. <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Mid 2000’s Nissan Pathfinder / Armada rear A/C lines fix </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/post02.jpeg" alt="Nissan | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Nissan Pathfinder is shown here. These trucks have a known problem with the underbody pipes to the rear A/C that corrode and leak. These pipes run along the passengers side under an exhaust shield and along the frame rail. They rot out under the clamps. The local Nissan dealer wants to remove the body from the frame and replace the existing aluminum lines with new aluminum lines. I expect its a matter of short time before their new lines rot out and leak again. We change these aluminum lines to a thick barrier hose for a more permanent repair. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b1.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfiner Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a look at the underside of the Nissan Pathfinder. The air conditioning lines run underneath the exhaust and shields you can see there. They need to all come out. to access them. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b2.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a look at the rear air conditioning lines now visible with the exhaust removed. The round rubber clamp around the A/C lines and heater lines is dripping refrigerant oil mixed with UV dye. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b3.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a picture farther down the truck of another retaining clamp. You can see the UV dye and oil present on the clamp. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b4.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This picture shows the heater pipes on the right side and the air conditioning pipes on the left. The A/C pipes go into a connecting block. (the oval shaped part) These blocks connect with the A/C lines under the rear seat that go to the rear evaporator. When we disconnect the block we will always find that it is badly corroded in the middle, so we will need to cut that out also. We will remove the rear seat to access these parts. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b5.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is that block fitting cut out. You can see some other pieces of rotten pipe to the right side. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b6.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The Nissan Pathfinder rear seat is removed and the carpet pulled up. The oval hole is where the block fitting went through. The rear lines are cut off. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b7.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a different angle on the interior. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b8.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here is a bunch of aluminum scrap cut out of the Nissan. Good riddance! </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b9.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This picture shows 2 cut out pieces of the aluminum that were located under the clamps. This is common on all vehicles with aluminum lines like this. I have seen it on late model Ford Explorers and late model Mercedes also! </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b10.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This is a picture of the new ferrule being welded into a good piece of pipe from the system. Our thick barrier hose will be crimped into it. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b11.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The barrier hose is crimped in at the front of the cab underside. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-b12.jpg" alt="Nissan Pathfinder Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The rear of the truck underside now uses regular tube-O fittings crimped in. We wrap the hose with header heat wrap and strap it in. Ready to pressure test. </span> </h5> </div> Wed, 22 May 2024 08:28:09 GMT https://www.autocheckauto.ca/mid-2000s-nissan-pathfinder-armada-rear-a-c-lines-fix https://www.autocheckauto.ca/dodge-ram-accumulator-leaks Here you will find some good information on an upcoming trend we have noticed for air conditioning leaks on late 2000's Dodge Ram Pickups. We have seen several of these this year, and where we used to see allot of Dodge Ram evaporator core leaks, these have taken over. We… <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Dodge Ram accumulator leaks </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/post-3.jpg" alt="Dodge Ram Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here you will find some good information on an upcoming trend we have noticed for air conditioning leaks on late 2000’s Dodge Ram Pickups. We have seen several of these this year, and where we used to see allot of Dodge Ram evaporator core leaks, these have taken over. We hope you find this helpful. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-c-1.jpeg" alt="Dodge Ram Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This is a photo of an accumulator on a 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck. It is located on the passenger side of the truck, near the firewall. Notice the discoloration or wet look around the top of the part. That’s refrigerant oil that has leaked out with the refrigerant. If the system has UV dye in it, which most do, a UV light will show up bright green here. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/9ff6b4d2/dms3rep/multi/image-c-2.jpeg" alt="Dodge Ram Image | Auto Check Automotive Ltd."/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This photo shows what happens when the system is pressure tested with Nitrogen. Note the leak test soap showing several leaks caused by rust developing on the steel accumulator under the paint. A close look will show rust forming under the paint all over, including the pipes. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> This is also a common failure on older Ford Explorers and Rangers with the foam glued to the accumulator. </span> </h5> </div> Wed, 22 May 2024 08:27:51 GMT https://www.autocheckauto.ca/dodge-ram-accumulator-leaks