'72 Evaporator Core Replace or Not
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From: Plainfield IN
'72 Evaporator Core Replace or Not
Need some sound advice. Trying to get the AC system working better on my '72 convertible. Took the evaporator core out and found a good amount of leaves in the box. It's the original core but was not leaking.
My two questions are:
1) Should I replace the original evaporator core now that I have it out? Not wanting to spend another $300 but don't want to do this job again for a long time.
2) Can the heater core be replaced from the firewall side without going into the dash area?
Thanks for the input.
My two questions are:
1) Should I replace the original evaporator core now that I have it out? Not wanting to spend another $300 but don't want to do this job again for a long time.
2) Can the heater core be replaced from the firewall side without going into the dash area?
Thanks for the input.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
I took the evaporator core, POA valve and expansion valve and sent them to Classic air and they rebuilt the originals and replated the valves for $400.00 I am still going to use R12 on their suggestion. The heater core needs to come out through the inside passenger area. I am also restoring a 72 convertible.
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 175
Likes: 9
From: Plainfield IN
I took the evaporator core, POA valve and expansion valve and sent them to Classic air and they rebuilt the originals and replated the valves for $400.00 I am still going to use R12 on their suggestion. The heater core needs to come out through the inside passenger area. I am also restoring a 72 convertible.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,728
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From: Scottsdale Arizona
They clean and pressure test the evaporator. I sent them as an assembly so they will send back ready to use they also plate and rebuild the expansion valve they have shipped them back to me and I should receive next Friday I will take some pictures and post.
