On 3/31/04 8:45, "Warren.K.Lail-1" <wlail@OU.EDU> wrote:

> I'm going to have to pull my dash soon to repair or replace a noisy fan motor.
> How big of a job is pulling the dash?  I think I'll follow your lead and
> install some sound deadening in there as well.

Well, I don't think pulling the dash was so bad.  It's definitely a big job
time-wise, but nothing all that difficult.  (I took notes and labeled
everything).

But, the heater box overhaul has proved to be a much bigger pain than I
anticipated.  It's always the little things that get me... and I had a hard
time just getting it open.  About half the plastic weld popped fairly
easily, a few required a little extra work.  But there were about 6 that
were unbelievably stubborn.  Lots of pounding, prying, and hacking.  YMMV.

Once upon, replacing the blower motor is simple.

But the next snag has been finding suitable replacement foam for the heater
control flap seals.  I hadn't planned on necessarily doing this, but upon
seeing their condition (crumbly), I opted to. (all the banging on the box
trying to get it open couldn't have helped).  But it's been a couple weeks
and I haven't found material that will work.

As a few mentioned to me, it's important to get proper foam, otherwise the
flaps won't seal well.  I'm going to try a few more options, but may end up
reverting to the original, or a mediocre replacement I found.

Good luck,

James V
90 Carat