06 Wrangler evaporator job.(pic)

[Chris142]

Ac system is completely plugged with ac stop leak. No way can we flush it out even with 200lbs of pressure the evaporator and condenser refused to unplug.

So it's getting every part. Compressor,hoses, evaporator etc. Got it apart and the heater core was leaking also.

Going to be about a $2700 repair.

 

[53' Stude]

Cant fix stupid

 

[CT8]

It will be awesome when the job is complete

 

[Lyman]

Ouch! That's gonna be a few $$$

 

[JLTD]

Anytime you have to take the dash out it's going to be at least two grand.

For the life of me I don't know why people put glue in their systems more than once…

 

[GenesisGuy70]

All that on an ‘06?

Nonsense.

 

[14Accent]

At least it's on a Wrangler. Pretty simple to get apart, not a lot to forget going back together.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted By: Throt
All that on an ‘06?

Nonsense.
Why nonsense?

 

[Food Scientist]

Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: Throt
All that on an ‘06?

Nonsense.
Why nonsense?


Used ones around here go for $9-12k. So for him it's not worth the expense given the value of the car.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted By: SVTCobra
Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: Throt
All that on an ‘06?

Nonsense.
Why nonsense?


Used ones around here go for $9-12k. So for him it's not worth the expense given the value of the car.
this is the last year for the tj model. It's an unlimited with the d44 rear axle,hard top and only has 21000 miles on it.

 

[bubbatime]

Originally Posted By: Chris142


Used ones around here go for $9-12k. So for him it's not worth the expense given the value of the car.
this is the last year for the tj model. It's an unlimited with the d44 rear axle,hard top and only has 21000 miles on it. [/quote]

BOOM! Head shot!!

 

[dlundblad]

Would the owner had saved any money if they did the condenser (dash removal) themselves?

 

[Ethan1]

Originally Posted By: JLTD
Anytime you have to take the dash out it's going to be at least two grand.


Not really. Mitchell lists 3.8 hours to remove and install this dash. Another database lists 3.0 hours. It's literally the easiest dash on a "modern" vehicle.

 

[Chris142]

Originally Posted By: dlundblad
Would the owner had saved any money if they did the condenser (dash removal) themselves?
yes quite a bit.

 

[dlundblad]

Originally Posted By: Ethan1
Originally Posted By: JLTD
Anytime you have to take the dash out it's going to be at least two grand.


Not really. Mitchell lists 3.8 hours to remove and install this dash. Another database lists 3.0 hours. It's literally the easiest dash on a "modern" vehicle.


3 hours is fast??

 

[Delta]

Originally Posted By: dlundblad
3 hours is fast??

To me it is. Took me 5 hours to R & R the dash outta my dime, and it's old. I wouldn't even want to know how long it would take to do that on a BMW, VW, Audi, etc...

 

[kschachn]

Originally Posted By: Delta
To me it is. Took me 5 hours to R & R the dash outta my dime, and it's old. I wouldn't even want to know how long it would take to do that on a BMW, VW, Audi, etc...

My old BMW was pretty much a nightmare when I did it. This picture was only to the point of being able to remove the ventilation assembly/box, once that was removed then it had to be dissembled. Of course doing it in the winter and in a mostly dark garage didn't help. I can't count the number of plastic clips and fasteners that broke and and to be replaced. I think there were nine stepper motors on this IHKR system.

And yes those are Hello Kitty floor mats

 

[Delta]

Originally Posted By: kschachn
Originally Posted By: Delta
To me it is. Took me 5 hours to R & R the dash outta my dime, and it's old. I wouldn't even want to know how long it would take to do that on a BMW, VW, Audi, etc...

My old BMW was pretty much a nightmare when I did it. This picture was only to the point of being able to remove the ventilation assembly/box, once that was removed then it had to be dissembled. Of course doing it in the winter and in a mostly dark garage didn't help. I can't count the number of plastic clips and fasteners that broke and and to be replaced.

And yes those are Hello Kitty floor mats

Ugh, yea that's about what I thought! I had the same brittle plastic problem. I almost bought a MINT MK4 Jetta 1.8T for $300 but it needed the heater/evap core and after looking up that job I noped the heck outta that.




PS, I would rock the heck outta Hello Kitty floor mats

 

[JLTD]

Originally Posted By: Ethan1
Originally Posted By: JLTD
Anytime you have to take the dash out it's going to be at least two grand.


Not really. Mitchell lists 3.8 hours to remove and install this dash. Another database lists 3.0 hours. It's literally the easiest dash on a "modern" vehicle.


Maybe double check that... isn't it 3.8 to remove and 3.8 to install?

 

[clinebarger]

Originally Posted By: JLTD
Originally Posted By: Ethan1
Originally Posted By: JLTD
Anytime you have to take the dash out it's going to be at least two grand.


Not really. Mitchell lists 3.8 hours to remove and install this dash. Another database lists 3.0 hours. It's literally the easiest dash on a "modern" vehicle.


Maybe double check that... isn't it 3.8 to remove and 3.8 to install?




That's Remove & Reinstall, My source list 4 hours. Chrysler vehicles are easy in general.