I guess this goodbye
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I guess this goodbye
Well i am not a rich person, and i am not a mechanic. Looks as if i really messed up this time buy cracking the tube that runs to the AC evaporator. I was replacing the hose when the bottom spanner sliped, the hose fitting was on sooooo. Tight....evidenty it is now leaking pretty good. With air pressure on the system i can barely get my fingertips to the firewall where its leaking...i can feel the air coming out.....this i think is way over my head...only option i see which breaks my heart is to sell my 88 xjs...thanks to everyone that has helped me over the years......you fellas are a great bunch of chaps.......
Cheers...............and God Speed..
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paulyling (03-14-2016)
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Aww. hold on a bit. sleep on it at least a night, A few is better.
As I understand it, it is the Ac line. That is freon leaking away.
The only down fall, is no AC. Other than that, it is still a nice looking and running car.
But, it may be the Ranco valve line that is busted. No fun to replace, but far better than the evaporator itself.
And, even that is doable. Major task, but doable.
Carl
As I understand it, it is the Ac line. That is freon leaking away.
The only down fall, is no AC. Other than that, it is still a nice looking and running car.
But, it may be the Ranco valve line that is busted. No fun to replace, but far better than the evaporator itself.
And, even that is doable. Major task, but doable.
Carl
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Aww. hold on a bit. sleep on it at least a night, A few is better.
As I understand it, it is the Ac line. That is freon leaking away.
The only down fall, is no AC. Other than that, it is still a nice looking and running car.
But, it may be the Ranco valve line that is busted. No fun to replace, but far better than the evaporator itself.
And, even that is doable. Major task, but doable.
Really? ???
Carl
As I understand it, it is the Ac line. That is freon leaking away.
The only down fall, is no AC. Other than that, it is still a nice looking and running car.
But, it may be the Ranco valve line that is busted. No fun to replace, but far better than the evaporator itself.
And, even that is doable. Major task, but doable.
Really? ???
Carl
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The system is free of all refrigerant......with all hoses connected.....i put air pressure on with a compressor......feel air blowing out as stated above....wont hold vacuum....or pressure....
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Sad thing is i posted several weeks ago i was going to replace the hose and doug said be care and support the fitting because if the evaporator tube breaks im sunk.....i thought i really had the spanner on there good to back it up.....but that hose fitting was so tight had to use a bar on the wratchet.....it didnt move hardly any, but guess it twisted just enough......the pic i attached is what i could find....i think its break is right it the plate......wondering if i may could get some jb weld on it or something.....
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Well, when you're sunk there's nothin' to do but re-float the boat!
No matter how you slice it replacing the evap core is a big project. But also perfectly doable if you work slowly and methodically and keep track of everything that you take apart. Look at it this way: all it is, is just taking stuff apart and putting it back together again!
The upside is that your '88 has the Delanair Mk III system which is a bit easier to contend with than the older Mk II type.
I agree that you should sleep on any decisions for a couple days.
Cheers
DD
No matter how you slice it replacing the evap core is a big project. But also perfectly doable if you work slowly and methodically and keep track of everything that you take apart. Look at it this way: all it is, is just taking stuff apart and putting it back together again!
The upside is that your '88 has the Delanair Mk III system which is a bit easier to contend with than the older Mk II type.
I agree that you should sleep on any decisions for a couple days.
Cheers
DD
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And if you do have to replace the evaporator, as Doug said, it is doable if you have covered space. A new core is expensive, but I am certain you can find a second hand one from a breaker, or from a Forum member. You have definitely cracked the evaporator tube and replacing it is a dashboard out job. I have done it, and it is not nearly as bad as you think it will be when you start out. You do not have to be a mechanic to do it, just have some space and some normal tools, and be able to follow the step by step we will all help you with.
But just check that you HAVE broken it, and not just in fact loosened the nuts. Are they still tight?
Greg
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Really good advice!
And if you do have to replace the evaporator, as Doug said, it is doable if you have covered space. A new core is expensive, but I am certain you can find a second hand one from a breaker, or from a Forum member. You have definitely cracked the evaporator tube and replacing it is a dashboard out job. I have done it, and it is not nearly as bad as you think it will be when you start out. You do not have to be a mechanic to do it, just have some space and some normal tools, and be able to follow the step by step we will all help you with.
But just check that you HAVE broken it, and not just in fact loosened the nuts. Are they still tight?
Greg
And if you do have to replace the evaporator, as Doug said, it is doable if you have covered space. A new core is expensive, but I am certain you can find a second hand one from a breaker, or from a Forum member. You have definitely cracked the evaporator tube and replacing it is a dashboard out job. I have done it, and it is not nearly as bad as you think it will be when you start out. You do not have to be a mechanic to do it, just have some space and some normal tools, and be able to follow the step by step we will all help you with.
But just check that you HAVE broken it, and not just in fact loosened the nuts. Are they still tight?
Greg
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Contact David at EverydayXJ.com. He is in Rowland, NC (near Salisbury) which is very close to Florence. David deals in all types of Jaguars. He has an extensive inventory list. He does not carry much in XJS inventory, but has numerous interchangeable reference parts. His website is:
www.everydayxj.com/
www.everydayxj.com/
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Contact David at EverydayXJ.com. He is in Rowland, NC (near Salisbury) which is very close to Florence. David deals in all types of Jaguars. He has an extensive inventory list. He does not carry much in XJS inventory, but has numerous interchangeable reference parts. His website is
www.everydayxj.com
www.everydayxj.com
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Not sure if I follow but there is a very small diameter tube, with a screw-on nut/fitting, that's part of the expansion valve... #9 in this picture. Is that what you are talking about?
Air Conditioning Evaporator-3.6/5.3 Litre - Parts For XJS from (V)139052 to (V)179736 | Jaguar Heritage Parts UK
The expansion valve itself bolts to one of the evaporator tubes. I can be replaced separately...about $25 for a new one.
Cheers
DD
Air Conditioning Evaporator-3.6/5.3 Litre - Parts For XJS from (V)139052 to (V)179736 | Jaguar Heritage Parts UK
The expansion valve itself bolts to one of the evaporator tubes. I can be replaced separately...about $25 for a new one.
Cheers
DD