Evaporator Repair

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Jul 5, 2009 | 04:07 PM

jed992

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Evaporator Repair

Hello,

I discovered my evaporator has a very small hole in it, hopefully just the one. Is it possible to either weld or solder it? What about JB Weld? Any other ideas (besides "spend $300 for a new one?")

Thanks,
Jim

Jul 5, 2009 | 08:56 PM

AzMotorhead

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I doubt that will be repairable.
A/C shop may be able to weld on a new tube

Jul 8, 2009 | 12:57 AM

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You can get aluminum brazing rods that should work. I got a new evaporator from a place called A/C kits in AZ for less than $100. I think they have the rods too.

http://www.ackits.com/

Jul 8, 2009 | 01:09 PM

jed992

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chvet73

You can get aluminum brazing rods that should work. I got a new evaporator from a place called A/C kits in AZ for less than $100. I think they have the rods too.

http://www.ackits.com/

Was the evaporator you bought from ackits.com an exact replacement, or a univeral-fit one?

I found a radiator shop that was able to repair the hole. They said they tested it and it's not leaking.

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