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Thanks for the suggestion Eric. It seems any lower control arm mounting sports are a good place to jack the car, front and back.
Thanks for the suggestion Eric. It seems any lower control arm mounting sports are a good place to jack the car, front and back.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=18931]I’ve been asked about jack points several times but it varies so much by vehicle. Given that this is a popular request perhaps it’s time to see if I can work something out. Thanks for the suggestion.[/quote]
Yes please do. I’m struggling to identify the frame and safe lift pints on the 2007 nissan sentra. Please make a video that would be great.
[quote=”EricTheCarGuy” post=18931]I’ve been asked about jack points several times but it varies so much by vehicle. Given that this is a popular request perhaps it’s time to see if I can work something out. Thanks for the suggestion.[/quote]
Yes please do. I’m struggling to identify the frame and safe lift pints on the 2007 nissan sentra. Please make a video that would be great.
[quote=”Jotmon1″ post=42029]Here is a link that should answer your question. If you are not removing the subframe you can place the jack stands under the rear subframe bolts.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/jackpoints.htm%5B/quote%5D
Trying to transfer over this information onto my car, a 2007 nissan sentra. But I’m unclear, the green highlighted square just being the jack stand picture, is that the frame? But in the next picture is appear he is jacking the car from the part (frame) just behind the green highlighted square? I’m confused. A video explaining lift points would be great Eric! Maybe you can use a 2007 nissan sentra. :). But being a newb having issues identifying the frame.
[quote=”Jotmon1″ post=42029]Here is a link that should answer your question. If you are not removing the subframe you can place the jack stands under the rear subframe bolts.
http://www.myturbodiesel.com/1000q/a4/jackpoints.htm%5B/quote%5D
Trying to transfer over this information onto my car, a 2007 nissan sentra. But I’m unclear, the green highlighted square just being the jack stand picture, is that the frame? But in the next picture is appear he is jacking the car from the part (frame) just behind the green highlighted square? I’m confused. A video explaining lift points would be great Eric! Maybe you can use a 2007 nissan sentra. :). But being a newb having issues identifying the frame.
[quote=”DaveNewbie” post=62364]OK.
First, if you’re going to replace parts and drive to the mechanic there’s no problem.
BUT –
Your mechanic will need to flush the system and it’s better that the condenser isn’t on it.
Why?
While flushing the system, if the condenser is on there, debris may get flushed into it and clog it. Modern condensers are nothing like the old days.
If I were you, I’d just rebuild the whole thing.[/quote]
Just realized, how would one evacuate the system with a vacuum pump, when the condenser is removed or there is a leak elsewhere? Would it not work since a vacuum evacuation will not be possible with a hole in the system? Never taken out the condenser, do the AC lines feeding it have an auto seal (connector) on them, or do they leave the whole AC system exposed. Perhaps there are AC line caps which can be used in order to vacuum out the system following the condenser removal?[quote=”DaveNewbie” post=62364]OK.
First, if you’re going to replace parts and drive to the mechanic there’s no problem.
BUT –
Your mechanic will need to flush the system and it’s better that the condenser isn’t on it.
Why?
While flushing the system, if the condenser is on there, debris may get flushed into it and clog it. Modern condensers are nothing like the old days.
If I were you, I’d just rebuild the whole thing.[/quote]
Just realized, how would one evacuate the system with a vacuum pump, when the condenser is removed or there is a leak elsewhere? Would it not work since a vacuum evacuation will not be possible with a hole in the system? Never taken out the condenser, do the AC lines feeding it have an auto seal (connector) on them, or do they leave the whole AC system exposed. Perhaps there are AC line caps which can be used in order to vacuum out the system following the condenser removal?[quote=”wysetech” post=62372]I don’t know where you got your info but you can purchase R134 in Canada but you have to be licenced. Not sure where you can even purchace R-12 anymore.
Even if you had some R-12 your system might not work correctly on it as the system was designed for R-134.[/quote]
Only shops are able to get licensed. In Canada they only sell r-12a (e.g. canadian tire), no r-134a available. Was also thinking of someone shipping r-134a via eBay, alternatively one can buy r-134a in Wall-Mart and bring it across the border. But something tells me this is still illegal as one would require licence paper work if one is to disclose their exact purchases.
[quote=”wysetech” post=62372]I don’t know where you got your info but you can purchase R134 in Canada but you have to be licenced. Not sure where you can even purchace R-12 anymore.
Even if you had some R-12 your system might not work correctly on it as the system was designed for R-134.[/quote]
Only shops are able to get licensed. In Canada they only sell r-12a (e.g. canadian tire), no r-134a available. Was also thinking of someone shipping r-134a via eBay, alternatively one can buy r-134a in Wall-Mart and bring it across the border. But something tells me this is still illegal as one would require licence paper work if one is to disclose their exact purchases.
“If I were you, I’d just rebuild the whole thing.”
You think that’s necessary or a better way of going about it, after it has been in non use for 3 years due to a whole in the condenser. That does sound idea, but was hoping to get away with replacing only what is necessary. Thanks for the suggestion. Do the pros use anything different than a vacuum pump to evacuate the system? If that is the case maybe it is worth it to by the vacuum pump and manifold gauge.
Also when shopping for parts do you try to buy OEM, or go after after market stuff?
“If I were you, I’d just rebuild the whole thing.”
You think that’s necessary or a better way of going about it, after it has been in non use for 3 years due to a whole in the condenser. That does sound idea, but was hoping to get away with replacing only what is necessary. Thanks for the suggestion. Do the pros use anything different than a vacuum pump to evacuate the system? If that is the case maybe it is worth it to by the vacuum pump and manifold gauge.
Also when shopping for parts do you try to buy OEM, or go after after market stuff?