89 Econoline evap core removal
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89 Econoline evap core removal
Anyone know how to remove the front evaporator core and A/C box from the firewall of a 1989 Econoline? I have everything removed that is removable and there is no way an 18" A/C box will come out through a 12" opening (guesstimating sizes here but you get the idea).
The inner fender well, cowl and battery tray are all integral to the body and non-removable. After fighting it yesterday for over three hours with no success, I'm about ready to apply copious amounts of oxygen mixed with acetylene. I'd start tearing apart the entire front end, fender, grill, radiator, radiator support, etc. but I don't see how that would gain me any more access.
The inner fender well, cowl and battery tray are all integral to the body and non-removable. After fighting it yesterday for over three hours with no success, I'm about ready to apply copious amounts of oxygen mixed with acetylene. I'd start tearing apart the entire front end, fender, grill, radiator, radiator support, etc. but I don't see how that would gain me any more access.
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There should be a adapter on the top of the evaporator housing, from the housing to the cowl panel. The piece that the foam seal in adhered to. Remove it, Drop the housing as low as it will go, theres two screws in the top. The core itself has to be removed. From there you have to turn just the right angle to get it out. It is with out a doubt a real bear. I assume your after the vacuum resevoir and ck. valve?
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There should be a adapter on the top of the evaporator housing, from the housing to the cowl panel. The piece that the foam seal in adhered to. Remove it, Drop the housing as low as it will go, theres two screws in the top. The core itself has to be removed. From there you have to turn just the right angle to get it out. It is with out a doubt a real bear. I assume your after the vacuum resevoir and ck. valve?
What little info I've been able to find and haven't confirmed yet, is that you literally have to cut the housing halves apart at the seam in order to remove it then reassemble it with glue/screws/rivets etc. after you reinstall....... oh joy. Can anyone confirm this?
I need to replace the evaporator because the compressor died a fantastic death and consequently filled it and the orifice tube in it with it's offspring. There are no vacuum controls in the evap housing, just an evaporator, blower motor and blower resistor.
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If I was doing this job on commission I'd be screwed, fortunately I don't have to worry about that since it's my grandpa's van and I'm doing it for free!!
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Thanks for looking, appreciate it.
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