DIY: A/C Insulation

[firebob]

Originally Posted by andaconda

Besides that --- what's a little mod without a little blood?

If there’s not blood then you didn’t do anything.



I truly don’t think there’s a big issue with the AC as it is stock. I have looked at other cars still sitting on the lot and they use metal lines that are not insolated for part of the run also. I have driven plenty of other cars, SUVs, and trucks but I think the Yaris is as good or better with it’s cooling capabilities. Could the problem start after mods have been done that changes the temp under the hood?

If you have your AC on and you’re not running the fan wide open then why run the compressor and make the motor work harder for no reason?

[PatrickJohnson]

Originally Posted by firebob

If there’s not blood then you didn’t do anything.



I truly don’t think there’s a big issue with the AC as it is stock. I have looked at other cars still sitting on the lot and they use metal lines that are not insolated for part of the run also. I have driven plenty of other cars, SUVs, and trucks but I think the Yaris is as good or better with it’s cooling capabilities. Could the problem start after mods have been done that changes the temp under the hood?

If you have your AC on and you’re not running the fan wide open then why run the compressor and make the motor work harder for no reason?

The cooling was good before, but after doing this mod and driving for about a week, it is a night and day difference.

[Yaris Hilton]

Your tetanus shots up to date, Andaconda?

[andaconda]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

Your tetanus shots up to date, Andaconda?

I don't believe I've ever had one???

[Yaris Hilton]

Originally Posted by andaconda

I don't believe I've ever had one???

If you grew up in the U.S. since about the '50s, it's unlikely that you haven't had a primary tetanus immunization series. Required to go to school. But you're supposed to get a booster every 10 years, just in case you do stuff like gouge up your hands while working on your car. Lockjaw's bad stuff.

I suppose this is DIYer maintenance/service. :D

[supmet]

Originally Posted by Yaris Hilton

If you grew up in the U.S. since about the '50s, it's unlikely that you haven't had a primary tetanus immunization series. Required to go to school. But you're supposed to get a booster every 10 years, just in case you do stuff like gouge up your hands while working on your car. Lockjaw's bad stuff.

I suppose this is DIYer maintenance/service. :D

Hmmm, you are correct, the cdc website says DTaP is required across all 50 states, but I only remember getting tetanus shots post-injury. Maybe I just don't remember because its a combo vaccine for school requirements, and just a tetanus shots after injury.

[texkid]

Originally Posted by supmet

Hmmm, you are correct, the cdc website says DTaP is required across all 50 states, but I only remember getting tetanus shots post-injury. Maybe I just don't remember because its a combo vaccine for school requirements, and just a tetanus shots after injury.

Rule of thumb is that if you don't remember your last DTaP shot then its time for booster.

[Lazerdot]

Did all but the area by the pullies. I put aluminum rap around the insulating foam and lightly tie wrapped the total. In my head ity seems cooler. Wish I had done a before after. But, can it hurt?

[andaconda]

If you have your AC on and you’re not running the fan wide open then why run the compressor and make the motor work harder for no reason?

Instead of turning the temp down or up, I'm in the habit of pressing the air "on/off" button so that the compressor will only come on when I want to cool off.