Date:         Tue, 9 Aug 2011 08:45:41 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Accessing the A/C Expansion Valve
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  I need to replace the expansion valve in my '88GL. In reading the
Bentley, looking at the ETKA, and at the evaporator cover in my van - -
I am not at all sure how to get at it.

 From what I understand, the evaporator and expansion valve are probably
supported in some way - bolts, bracket, something - to the body/frame
overhead. The housing itself is separate and comes free without any
connection to the evaporator itself.

Bentley says support the plastic evap housing with a universal lift
crane. I suppose that means stick a flat board up there  and put a 2x4
upright under it to keep it from falling as mount attachments are loosened.

In my van, there are three small metal angle brackets on either side
providing support. It looks jury-rigged to me and I'm not sure what's
going to happen when I take them loose. Is the blower motor supported by
only that plastic?? Not clear in Bentley.

Also, that plastic housing has a long crack in it. Apparently a stress
crack of some sort. I guess maybe I will find out why once I get in there.

Any advice on how to tackle this would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

John

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John Rodgers
Clayartist and Moldmaker
88'GL VW Bus Driver
Chelsea, AL
Http://www.moldhaus.com