1998 Ford Contour Brake Line & AC Connector Repair -Fixing it Forward

Here is the second installment of the 1998 Ford Contour Fixing it Forward project. In this video I repair the AC connector going to the compressor clutch. In addition I diagnose a bad blower motor. I also repair the rusted brake line that was leaking. I do NOT recommend the use of compression fittings on replacement brake lines. This is why I used a double union flare. It would have been nice if my Harbor Freight flare tool was able to do the job, but instead I got a good workout for my pecks with the Eastwood tool. I wish they made a more portable version of it.

Anyway, I hope this video provides some enlightenment as well as entertainment.

Previous Video in the series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM8LA5Yygjk

Camera: Brian Kast

Thanks for watching!

If you're not familiar with the Fixing it Forward series, here's the introduction video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfBnTwpEBu0

You can donate to Fixing it Forward here: gofundme.com/3a3s27dg

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Tools

Power Probe: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/power-probe-pp219ft-power-probe-ii-diagnostic-tool-kit#oid=1002_1

Tubing Cutter: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/performance-tool-w700c-mini-tubing-cutter#oid=1002_1

Eastwood Flare Tool: http://www.eastwood.com/professional-brake-tubing-flaring-tool.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Eastwood Line Bending Tool: http://www.eastwood.com/ew-brake-forming-tool-pliers.html/?srccode=carguy&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=etcg

Mini Bolt Cutters: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/knipex-7101200-8-lever-action-bolt-cutter#oid=1002_1

Traxion Rolling Tool Chair: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/traxion-2-700-progear-mechanics-seat#oid=1002_1

Zep Penetrating Oil: http://www.zepautomotive.com/product/Super-Rust-Breaker

Brake Union Kit: http://www.jbtoolsales.com/k-tool-04029-brake-line-union-3-16-qty-5#oid=1002_1

Snap-on Line Wrenches: https://store.snapon.com/Double-End-mm-chrome-Set-Wrench-Metric-Flare-Nut-Double-End-6-Point-6-pcs-9-to-21-mm--P630591.aspx

Mac long wrenches: http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Wrenches/Double-Box-End-Wrench-Sets/SBHFM52PA/5-PC-Metric-High-Performance-Long-Double-Box-Wrench-Set-12-PT-

Related Videos

Jeff Schmidt's 1998 Ford Contour No Start: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM8LA5Yygjk

How To Bend and Flare Brake Lines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqyoTWFZ5K4&feature=youtu.be

KNIPEX Tool Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upT7q-NRenM

Eastwood Line Flaring Tool Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxeA1lhSCsk

Useful articles.

Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats

No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems

Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems

Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues

Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car

Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations

Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems

Brake Issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems

Transmission issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems

HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems

Buying a Used Car: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase

Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks

MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg

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