What Dennis said.

This is not a trivial task and that rear most section is heavy (due to the evaporator being in it.) Even with a jack holding it up, don't try this alone.

On Aug 9, 2011, at 9:45 AM, John Rodgers wrote:

> 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
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