OT: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
08-06-2004, 10:04 PM
#51
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Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
Sounds like you got it.
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
08-06-2004, 10:04 PM
#52
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Posts: n/a
Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
Sounds like you got it.
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
08-06-2004, 10:04 PM
#53
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Posts: n/a
Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
Sounds like you got it.
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
How many times have you torn back into the dash so far?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
HomeBrewer wrote:
>
> I'm not confusing it - that's what I said - it's already done that on it's
> own. I'm not one to go around polluting our planet. If I could have been
> there with a trap when it sprung the leak I would have ;\
>
> and this is why I will take it to the shop - I have no way to vacuum the
> system - and while it's there I'll ask them to oil and charge it. If I'm
> missing something here, let me know.
>
> --
> _____________________
> HomeBrewer
> 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> 99XJ Sport
> Remove the xxx to reply!
>
> "L.W. (ßill) ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:41130037.AD765ED2@***.net...
> > After you get it put back together, you, in the future will gladly
> > pay a grand in labor.
> You are
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > HomeBrewer wrote:
> > >
> > > I guess I didn't mention the fact that once the air started blowing hot,
> I
> > > took it to the dealer and they confirmed that the evaporator was
> leaking. It
> > > leaked everything out in a matter 3-4 hours. They charged my $50+ and
> said
> > > to bring it back for the $950+ evaporator replacement.
> > >
> > > The truck is my 3rd vehicle at the moment and is not needed. I am
> selling it
> > > to my father-in-law, but he isn't getting it until the end of Sep. I
> have
> > > until then to get the air fixed. He said he would do it, but I didn't
> want
> > > to screw him over like that. He is giving me more than the truck is
> worth
> > > already.
> > >
> > > So instead of forking over the $950 to have the air fixed, I decided to
> make
> > > it a trainig project. I hate not being able to fix _everything_ I own.
> So
> > > here I set. I assumed that there was no need to evacuate the system,
> since
> > > it's already done that on its own. So I started gaining access to the
> > > evaporator coil today.
> > >
> > > I have 2 months to get it out, buy new parts, and replace everything.
> > >
> > > Now, once I get the evaporator out and replaced, and put the system back
> > > together, I plan to take it to a dealer (or a/c shop) to have it
> serviced
> > > and charged. Where I assume they will leave the system under vacuum and
> put
> > > in the proper type and amount of compressor oil.
> > >
> > > Am I on track here? And, what other parts/pieces should I look at while
> I'm
> > > in there?
> > > --
> > > _____________________
> > > HomeBrewer
> > > 85CJ7 (in Progress)
> > > http://85cj7.blogspot.com/
> > > 99XJ Sport
> > > Remove the xxx to reply!
08-06-2004, 10:20 PM
#54
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Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
> Carburetors and transmissions just seem to fall together for me,
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
08-06-2004, 10:20 PM
#55
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
> Carburetors and transmissions just seem to fall together for me,
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
08-06-2004, 10:20 PM
#56
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
> Carburetors and transmissions just seem to fall together for me,
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
08-06-2004, 10:20 PM
#57
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: A/C Evaporator on Dodge Dakota?
> Carburetors and transmissions just seem to fall together for me,
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
>but the sequence of assembling the dash controls was frustrating for me,
>I'd get it half put back together and realize, I can't get to that part
>from here. :-( The last heater core, an '89 Thunderbird, took me about
>four hours to remove, about twenty hours to install. My arms looked like
>i had fallen into a jumping cactus bush. If there is a next time, I will
>remove the engine and cut an access hole through the firewall.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
Yup. good idea. Next time I need to replace the heater core, I'll do the
same. LOL.
I just spent the last two weeks working under my wifes little BMW's dash
installing one of those fancy alarm kits that does everything but mix your
drinks. Damn , I need a chiropractor now. My back is ruined, my eyesight shot
and it looks like my hands and arms were cut up with razors. I'd rather
rebuild an engine or tranny any day of the week then work with anything behind
the dashboard !!
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