it looked easier on video

[tropicsteve]

the a/c in my 2000 ford f150 died last year, but the $1500.00 repair cost put it on the back burner. with a little research on youtube, i was able to view several professional videos on the procedures needed to make the repair for the a/c evaporator. i also decided to replace my heater core at the same time for preventative maintenance. unfortunately, you have to remove the entire dash, drop the steering column, etc. just to get to the firewall mounted box that contains the parts. i`m just praying the truck starts up when i get it put back together again. now i think i know why most people just pay the money and get it fixed, but sleep better at night ! the evaporator is the siver looking box mounted against the right side of the exposed firewall. :wall

[FishinCricket]

Wow, scary... I`m looking at doing he AC compressor on our TA and its a bit heavy, I couldn`t imagine the job you`re doing.....

[jtford95]

Ouch. It will go back. You got this far. You will be ok.

[ca.detailchick]

Your a trooper for attempting that ! Good luck!

A leaking heater core was the demise of my last van.The shop I had it in kept it for days complaining it took them way longer then expected and told me they would never take a job like that again!:lol:

I decided to sell it after I got it back.That was the last straw!

Im glad those days are over!

[ca.detailchick]

the a/c in my 2000 ford f150 died last year, but the $1500.00 repair cost put it on the back burner. with a little research on youtube, i was able to view several professional videos on the procedures needed to make the repair for the a/c evaporator. i also decided to replace my heater core at the same time for preventative maintenance. unfortunately, you have to remove the entire dash, drop the steering column, etc. just to get to the firewall mounted box that contains the parts. i`m just praying the truck starts up when i get it put back together again. now i think i know why most people just pay the money and get it fixed, but sleep better at night ! the evaporator is the siver looking box mounted against the right side of the exposed firewall. :wall
I have new respect for you Steve! Only a real man would attempt that one!:D

[sundog]

I saw a video on appendix surgery in case anyone has any pain in the lower right abdomen I can take care of that for cheap in my kitchen! Wow! Good luck!

[tropicsteve]

I have new respect for you Steve! Only a real man would attempt that one!:D
or a real, not so smart man. :rofl

[ihaveacamaro]

I give thee, sacred of all man cards, the PERMANENT man card :D

[Orinda Auto Detail]

You got this Steve!!! I ripped the entire interior dash included out of my car when it had like 94 miles on it. When I put it all back together I only had like 10-50 screws left over ;). YOU CAN DO IT!!!

[ihaveacamaro]

You got this Steve!!! I ripped the entire interior dash included out of my car when it had like 94 miles on it. When I put it all back together I only had like 10-50 screws left over ;). YOU CAN DO IT!!!

ah yes I`ve fallen victim to the multiplying screws as well. Took off my bumpers and I could of sworn that my screws had, well, screwed and multiplied :rofl

[tropicsteve]

You got this Steve!!! I ripped the entire interior dash included out of my car when it had like 94 miles on it. When I put it all back together I only had like 10-50 screws left over ;). YOU CAN DO IT!!!
joe, you sir are my hero! :bow

[tropicsteve]

Wow, scary... I`m looking at doing he AC compressor on our TA and its a bit heavy, I couldn`t imagine the job you`re doing.....
yep, money or the lack thereof, can be a great motivator, but i think the summers in florida are the best motivator to get this done. :D

[Fast Eddie]

I only had like 10-50 screws left over ;). YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Well that`s nothing to worry about, generally the screws left over are the "extra" ones that are not really needed, at least that`s what the backyard mechanic told me when he rebuilt my engine ;)

[Pats300zx]

Good luck...Our thoughts and prayers are with you :)

[GearHead_1]

Steve, I can tell you first hand that this is a REAL job. Back in the day installing a heater core or evaporator in a Mustang, Camaro or Firebird was enough to make even the most seasoned Mechanic cringe. They looked very much like what you have laying there. Chiltons listed between 6 and 8 hours on these vehicles. It`s nice to see you tackle such a demanding job. I`ve done many dozens of these but can no longer get under the dash. I wouldn`t even consider it these days.