william1907
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william1907
I need to replace the a/c evaporator in my 1972. The shop manual makes it sound easy, but as I started, it became apparent that it might be a bigger job than I thought. Has anyone replaced theirs? Does it come out from under the hood or from the dash? Would I be better off having a corvette shop do the whole job? I was hoping to save money by replacing the evaporator and compressor myself, then have the shop charge the system, but I am having second thoughts. I've had the car for over 28 years, and other than wheel alignments, I have done all of my own work. I just don't know much about a/c! Any thoughts??
Melting Slicks
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From: Connecticut
Mine needs to be replaced as well (1973)
Ill wait until you figure it out and then I'll draw off your sweat and newfound knowledge...
Seriously, I have the original GM Manual here and will look into it soon..
I'm almost positve theres a replacement desiccant cartridge for the evaporator..but you still need to get the thing out
Ill wait until you figure it out and then I'll draw off your sweat and newfound knowledge...
Seriously, I have the original GM Manual here and will look into it soon..
I'm almost positve theres a replacement desiccant cartridge for the evaporator..but you still need to get the thing out
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St. Jude Donor '11, '17
If it's anything like my 79, then good luck. I gutted my interior & decided to update my A/C unit. Even with everything out of the way it wasn't easy. The bolts are on the inside of the car, but then again I was removing everything, maybe the clamshell case opens for somewhat easy access to just the evap.
