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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 5/14/2006 9:19:55 AM

tech

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Is this a little better?
http://www.volvoforums.com/m_29274/tm.htm

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 5/14/2006 11:26:11 AM

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Better is an understatement. Because of your help is why I have not had the car towed to the junk yard. Again. Thank you!

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 5/14/2006 11:54:41 AM

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Let me know how the Job goes once it is done.
Some people also use epoxy when making the brackets.

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 12/14/2006 5:39:05 PM

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Hi, everyone. New to the board.

Tech, as you see in my signature, I have a C70 but I assume the evaporator placement is similar on mine. I had to replace coolant this summer due to lack of cold A/C air. Now, after the engine is warmed up and under light load (i.e. at idle) I get a whining or sighing noise that sounds like it's coming from the evap area as shown in your instructions above. It's very noticeable when I shut the engine off as it will persist for fifteen to twenty seconds as it gradually fades out. Would this require a replacement of the evap? What does a dealer charge for parts & labor (ballpark).

Thanks & I look forward to enjoying the site.

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 12/16/2006 8:06:30 AM

tech

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That noise usually comes from a Bad Orface tube.
It can be replaced without doing the evaperator.
It is done from under the hood.
The cost for that should be like $100.00 to $150.00

An Evaperator replacement costs about $1200.00

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 8/23/2007 8:06:57 PM

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Is there a way to check to see if the evap has been replaced? Let me explain...
Bought a car in MA that needs a new evap, dealer has agreed to go 50/50, is there a way that I can "mark it" to make sure they actually did it? Thanks

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 10/3/2007 6:27:11 AM

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you mention that after you replace the Evaporator, you vacuum out the system for an hour. How do you vacuum out the system for an hour? Is there a special tool?
Thanks

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 10/3/2007 7:54:25 AM

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There is a best way and an ok way.

I chose the cheaper way.

To do it right, you should rent something like this: http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=317, attach it to the a/c system and run it to a vacuum and then maintain the vacuum for something like 45 mins or an hour.

The cheaper way is to buy a little vacuum pump that you can hook up to an air compressor, see here: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3952. I hooked that up and ran it for about 90 minutes or so (I had other things to do anyway and I questioned the quality of something that was only $16 compared to $100+.

I'll let someone more intelligent tell you if there's anything wrong about doing it my way. One thing that would be good is to have a vacuum gauge that you could attach and make sure you actually have a vacuum on the system. I didn't and just assumed it worked (not very smart, but I've never been known for my smarts, mostly for my stinginess).

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RE: Evaperator replacement instructions - 10/6/2007 5:19:32 AM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 99VolvoV70

There is a best way and an ok way.

I chose the cheaper way.

To do it right, you should rent something like this: http://www.etoolcart.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=317, attach it to the a/c system and run it to a vacuum and then maintain the vacuum for something like 45 mins or an hour.

The cheaper way is to buy a little vacuum pump that you can hook up to an air compressor, see here: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=3952. I hooked that up and ran it for about 90 minutes or so (I had other things to do anyway and I questioned the quality of something that was only $16 compared to $100+.

I'll let someone more intelligent tell you if there's anything wrong about doing it my way. One thing that would be good is to have a vacuum gauge that you could attach and make sure you actually have a vacuum on the system. I didn't and just assumed it worked (not very smart, but I've never been known for my smarts, mostly for my stinginess).

That is correct.
Or just take it to a shop and have them do it.

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