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Mar 16, 2005 | 04:20 PM

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[A/C] how hard to DIY

I was told today that my evaporator is shot...don't even wanna tell ya how much they wanted...how hard to DIY and then get refrigerant added??

Mar 16, 2005 | 04:33 PM

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The evaporator is buried under the dash, if it were me I'd pay them whatever they wanted plus $100

Mar 16, 2005 | 08:01 PM

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well thats whatthey said but looking in my service manual it doesnt say anything about getting to it from under or behind the dash...everything from under the hood side of things...damnit I am NOT in love with paying $800...I am gonna get another estimate

Mar 16, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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hmmmm no one??

Mar 16, 2005 | 10:58 PM

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Here's a few pics of what its like to do one

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...cd.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...e1.jpg&.src=ph

Mar 17, 2005 | 05:41 AM

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Here's a few pics of what its like to do one

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...cd.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...e1.jpg&.src=ph

holy chit!!!

Mar 17, 2005 | 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by bowtiebandit

Here's a few pics of what its like to do one

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...cd.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...e1.jpg&.src=ph

Good time to install LED's!

Mar 17, 2005 | 09:34 AM

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holy chit!!!

Exactly how I felt

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Mar 17, 2005 | 10:10 AM

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Simple solution to leaking evaporator:
A. Crank Engine.
B. Roll Down Windows.
C. Drive VERY FAST!
D. Explain Problem to Nice Officer.

Mar 17, 2005 | 10:43 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bowtiebandit

Here's a few pics of what its like to do one

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...cd.jpg&.src=ph

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/zingr6...e1.jpg&.src=ph

Jebus! Can I assume the same procedure would need to be done to replace the expansion valve? My A/C is not getting cool after it had been making a coo'ing sound for a while (Which I think is freon passing through an expansion valve which is not closing all the way).

I have tried to do A/C work on another car, I do everything on my cars, but I can't say I would do it again. Even at the enormous cost of having it done.

Mar 17, 2005 | 10:58 AM

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Evap leak

When I change an Evap I confirm there is really a leak. I close all the a/c vents. (This is to trap any leaking freon in the plenum). Then I close the car up,, windows of course and let it sit overnight. The next day I get in close the door , open the pass. side a/c vent and insert an electronic freon detector into air duct. This is the closest to the evap..
Make sure the freon detector is turned on,, mine beeps at about 110 db.

Then turn the key on and switch a/c on, start the car quickly to blow a/c air out of the only duct open,, If there is a leak in the evap plenum the leak detector will detect the leak. If there is no leak detected,, you can repeat the test. Then if you have a leak,, I would hire someone to change it. I have done many evaps, and pulling the entire dash on a c5 is no fun. You want someone who has pulled the dash before and has experience. You really don't want to learn for a one time event, Just not worth the trouble. best of luck,, 99 Nassau Blue.