2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Gettin' ready for the Big P.I.T.A Job (A/C Folks Lend me your words)

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Yep it's time for the "Lets replace the evaporator core" show with your host Tim and backup support from Derby Hospital (With any luck minimal bloodloss)



Anyhow I have read the two fantastic threads on the boards on how to go about this revolting job that dodge gets 14 hours on ther 5 star books for. And I think for the Evap and Heater Core I want to go O. E. M



What part numbers are the Evap and Heater Core?

Also are all 98+ compressors Nippondenso? (have not looked yet)

Do I really need to get an OEM Accumulator or can I use a 4 seasons for that?



#@$%! #@$%! Yes I need a compressor too #@$%! #@$%! The phone rang I had to go out on a call and I disconnected my equipment while leak testing to make sure I needed a core. So I hopped in and went. Too bad the defroster was on ... POW went the bypass as Nitrogen really does not make the system happy.

 

[nps]

Can't help you out on this job, but when working on your brakes make sure you don't push on the pedal with the calipers off! :-laf

 

[PHellums]

I just had that same thing done to mine becasue I didn't want the headache of it all. Ran me about $580 or so when it was all said and done. I didn't stick around to watch but it must be a real PITA becasue I couldn't hardly find any shops around here that would even attempt it. Good luck though. You are a braver man than I!

 

[GWedekind]

The evap part of the job isnt that bad to do. I did it in 6 hours taking my time. I bet I could do it in 4 next time .



Not sure what the other threads say but I let the dash lay on the pass seat and I pulled it out of the way with one arm and wiggled the evap box out with the other. Just remember to dissconnect everything ( control lines, heater hoses, vacuum lines etc. ).



I used a 4 seasons evap and accumulator. . no problems yet.



Good luck!

 

[Warpig]

Tim, Frankie has a french guy that used to work for a dodge dealer that does them cheap. During the summer the guy does like ten a day. I've gotta get mine done before the heat.



Tim W.