So rather than dealing with real issues like fuel injectors, leaking manifold gaskets or the self flushing real axle, I decided today I would tackle the clogged evaporator.
I’ve been hearing leaves in the squirrel cage, but wasn’t quite prepared for what I was in store for. The entire evaporator housing was full of leaves.
I was greeted with this when removing the blower motor.
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The leaves were packed as high as the blower. For anyone who’s been in there, you know how much that is. You can also see the 20 years of “mud” buildup on the evaporator core.
After 2hrs of cleaner, brushing and rinsing, I ended up with this.
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It’s not 100%, but my hands were sufficiently sliced up from working in there, and my wrists and back had had enough. All said and done, the airflow is much improved. The AC was always cold, but the airflow sucked. I think I’m ready for the summer now. Plus, I don’t have to listen to the leaves in the squirrel cage.
If I happen to find some foaming cleaner, I’d be willing to try to get the rest cleaned.
Up next is the muffler and 4” tailpipe, injectors, and the manifold gaskets. With any luck the distributor gear will be ok, but I’m figuring this will be a big expenditure. I still need to get the hub seal patched up and new shoes in the back. Stay tuned.
