lifelongslacker

I have long put off some needed repars to my Rodeo, mostly the valves and the compressor.
For the valves, anyone know how to time and torque them? I have checked all over the web and cannot find this. Also I really don't want to rip off both valve covers and attempt to guess at it with a set of feeler gauges. Any ideas would be great.
For the compressor, my AC went out about 20K ago. I can change the compressor without any problem (or so I think), but how do you get the air out of the lines when refilling the freon? I was thinking just to vent the high pressure port while adding the first can. ANY help would be great.

Other than that, it runs great. But any tips you may have on how to do this would be great. Thanks.

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97 Rodeo 3.2L, KC Lights, Air Hog Filter, Flowmaster 50 Series, Maxxis Bighorn MT's, 2" Lift.

2004 F150 FX4, Stock, so far

anthonyn

The valves are self-adjusting (hydraulic), so no adjustment or shims needed.

You really should have the AC refrigerant discharged by a mechanic both for safety and the environment.

Gizmo42

Agree with what Anthonyn said on both accounts (btw, EPA can fine someone up to $25,000 per incident for releasing freon).

After the compressor is changed take it back to the shop (or another one) so they can put a vacuum on the system before recharging. The system needs to be vacuumed to 25" wc. to remove all air and moisture. If that isnt done then the air in the system will play havoc with the pressures and it'll never work right. Even more importantly the moisture will react with the refrigerant and form acid which will kill your new compressor.

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1999 Rodeo LS 3.2 4x4 5 Speed
32x11.50-15 BFG T/A KO
3" Lift - Rancho 9000x
Rear No-Slip Locker
Flowmaster 2.25" 50 Series
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." - Dave Barry

Ramblin Fever

The '97 model year does not use Freon.

If your valves are noisey, change and check your oil more often and do not use a Fram oil filter.

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1997 3.2L V6 Rodeo
32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack
On it's way to 185k strong

2004 3.4L Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4 Double cab
32" Yoko's, Westin Bull-bar, KC Fogs 60K miles

surferfletch

I laughed when I saw the topic title...don't know how many times I could have posted with the same title!

Gizmo42

Yes and no. Freon became a generic term for refrigerant. Like the way channel locks and crescent wrench have. I've been an a/c tech for 15 yrs and still call all refrigerant freon

I dont know what year isuzu switched from r-12 to r-134a but either way it should be recovered and not just released.

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--Dave

1999 Rodeo LS 3.2 4x4 5 Speed
32x11.50-15 BFG T/A KO
3" Lift - Rancho 9000x
Rear No-Slip Locker
Flowmaster 2.25" 50 Series
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness." - Dave Barry