Anybody ever a tackled a AC evaporator?

[Blackoutz]

The mechanic told me there was a small leak in the evaporator behind the dash. He said I could probably charge the system a couple times a year and be fine, for at least a while. It blows cold by the way. My concern with acura replacing it is that they said they have to take the dash off and I just cant imagine them being able to get that back on without creating a creaky sounds and breaking all kinds of clips in it.
Somebody with experience with this please chime in.
Thanks in advance
Blaine

 

[Tom239]

See this thread, especially the responses from Mark Basch (NSXTech), who has extensive experience.

 

[Briank]

Yes I did my own, not a bad job just time consuming and no more creaks or rattles after then before.

 

[Blackoutz]

Thanks for the replies. Very informative!!! Im going to have them take the blower motor off to check the evap.
Thanks
Blaine

 

[Blackoutz]

And out of curiosity, if you do not use your A/C can that extend the life of the freon inside, or does it leak all the time no matter if your using it or not?

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Better to use it periodically and keep the oil circulating in the system. This will keep the seals from drying out. Good idea to even run it once or twice over the winter months.

Regards,
LarryB

 

[Blackoutz]

I mean if you have a leak though. If you use it more will it leak faster or does it leak no matter what.
thanks

 

[Briank]

A leak is a leaks no mater if you run it or not.

 

[Blackoutz]

Thanks. Guess I will just keep running it.

 

[davidf]

Yes I did my own, not a bad job just time consuming and no more creaks or rattles after then before.

Looks like fun. This is where I wind up with all those extra bolts and nuts.

 

[4AU4LIFE]

Looks like fun. This is where I wind up with all those extra bolts and nuts.

I'm with ya,
funny how that happens:biggrin: