> > It is a big PITA you basically have to remove most of the dash. Do not
buy
> > a junk yard replacement unless you like removing most of your dash
twice.
> > Do-it-yourself depends on your AC knowledge, tools and how much you
like
> > cussing.
>
> Ditto on the don't buy it from the yard. Who knows if it was
> leaking or not. A dealer I use for OEM is www.chryslerpartsdirect.com


As luck would have it, a parts shop nearby has an evaporator for around
$150. That's quite a bit better than the $400 part the shop that diagnosed
the system wanted to stick in it. "Wanted" is probably the wrong term, they
didn't care much for the thought of tearing into it that far either. ;)

I figure what the hell, I have access to other vehicles if need be for a
while, and I have an FSM for the ZJ (It doesn't cover my engine, but the
HVAC should be the same). I think I'll give it a shot when I get a weekend
(or week) all to myself.

 

> > It is a big PITA you basically have to remove most of the dash. Do not
buy
> > a junk yard replacement unless you like removing most of your dash
twice.
> > Do-it-yourself depends on your AC knowledge, tools and how much you
like
> > cussing.
>
> Ditto on the don't buy it from the yard. Who knows if it was
> leaking or not. A dealer I use for OEM is www.chryslerpartsdirect.com


As luck would have it, a parts shop nearby has an evaporator for around
$150. That's quite a bit better than the $400 part the shop that diagnosed
the system wanted to stick in it. "Wanted" is probably the wrong term, they
didn't care much for the thought of tearing into it that far either. ;)

I figure what the hell, I have access to other vehicles if need be for a
while, and I have an FSM for the ZJ (It doesn't cover my engine, but the
HVAC should be the same). I think I'll give it a shot when I get a weekend
(or week) all to myself.

 

> > It is a big PITA you basically have to remove most of the dash. Do not
buy
> > a junk yard replacement unless you like removing most of your dash
twice.
> > Do-it-yourself depends on your AC knowledge, tools and how much you
like
> > cussing.
>
> Ditto on the don't buy it from the yard. Who knows if it was
> leaking or not. A dealer I use for OEM is www.chryslerpartsdirect.com


As luck would have it, a parts shop nearby has an evaporator for around
$150. That's quite a bit better than the $400 part the shop that diagnosed
the system wanted to stick in it. "Wanted" is probably the wrong term, they
didn't care much for the thought of tearing into it that far either. ;)

I figure what the hell, I have access to other vehicles if need be for a
while, and I have an FSM for the ZJ (It doesn't cover my engine, but the
HVAC should be the same). I think I'll give it a shot when I get a weekend
(or week) all to myself.

 

> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
> a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
> don't need no stinkin' heater:
> http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg

Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)

 

> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
> a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
> don't need no stinkin' heater:
> http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg

Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)

 

> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
> a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
> don't need no stinkin' heater:
> http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg

Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)

 

SBlackfoot proclaimed:

>> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
>>a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
>>don't need no stinkin' heater:
>>http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg
>
>
> Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
> wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
> Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)
>
>
Get a Factory Service Manual before you try to remove the dash. It will
pay for itself.

Every now and then, the memories fade and I try another significant
under or in dash repair job. Thankfully my current ZJ hasn't needed
much and the memories are still fresh. Listen to Bill on this one if
you are much over 35 or not overly limber.

 

SBlackfoot proclaimed:

>> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
>>a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
>>don't need no stinkin' heater:
>>http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg
>
>
> Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
> wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
> Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)
>
>
Get a Factory Service Manual before you try to remove the dash. It will
pay for itself.

Every now and then, the memories fade and I try another significant
under or in dash repair job. Thankfully my current ZJ hasn't needed
much and the memories are still fresh. Listen to Bill on this one if
you are much over 35 or not overly limber.

 

SBlackfoot proclaimed:

>> I've done it once to my '84 Thunderbird, next time I'll gladly pay
>>a thousand to have it done, but not my '89 Thunderbird's heater core, I
>>don't need no stinkin' heater:
>>http://www.----------.com/jeepDashRemoved.jpg
>
>
> Y'know, it looks like the biggest pain in the *** would be keeping the
> wiring harness straight. I think I'll give it a shot when time permits.
> Hopefully everything still works when I put 'er back together. ;)
>
>
Get a Factory Service Manual before you try to remove the dash. It will
pay for itself.

Every now and then, the memories fade and I try another significant
under or in dash repair job. Thankfully my current ZJ hasn't needed
much and the memories are still fresh. Listen to Bill on this one if
you are much over 35 or not overly limber.

 

> Get a Factory Service Manual before you try to remove the dash. It will
> pay for itself.


I already have one. ;)